Overview

Along with the Carpentry and Renovation Techniques certificate, and the Construction Engineering Technology advanced diploma, the programme introduces students to the carpentry trade, gives practical experience with trade regulations and with best practices. Students will be able to move from this diploma programme into the advanced diploma programme.

Key facts

You will learn worksite health and safety practices in accordance with legislation and regulations; and how to review building plans and complete work in compliance with contractual obligations, codes, applicable laws, bylaws, standards and ethical practices. Coursework will include sustainability practices.
You will learn to produce project sketches and documents in accordance with project specifications, assist in the preparation of estimations and safely operate tools. You will be well-prepared for all building stages - from site layout and footings to the application of interior and exterior finishes.
Graduates of this Building Construction Technician programme from Humber Polytechnic may find initial employment as an apprentice general carpenter in residential carpentry, and, with experience, in construction management and commercial carpentry. In addition, successful students who complete this programme, will move beyond residential carpentry into the commerical sector securing positions as junior estimator, junior/assistant site superintendent and entry level project co-ordinator.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Carpentry Safety

Hand Tools

Formwork and Concrete Structures

Plans Specifications, Codes and Revit

Carpentry Practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Deadline for equal consideration in the admission process: February 1. Post-February 1 applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction General Engineering & Technology View 118 other Bachelors in Civil Engineering & Construction in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:

Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent)
Grade 12 Mathematics (MAP4C, MCT4C, MDM4U, MCB4U, MGA4U, MCV4U or MHF4U or equivalent)
Two Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above

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Tuition Fees

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18467 CAD / year

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5106 CAD / year

≈ 5106 CAD / year

Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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