Carpentry and Renovation Techniques Fanshawe College

Overview

The Carpentry and Renovation Techniques program of Fanshawe College takes students from building layout, through the completion of framing for a residential construction project. 

Key Facts

Students will gain the required knowledge with respect to blueprint reading, building code, construction methods, building materials, tools and jobsite safety in an interactive classroom environment. Students will then apply their skills in a variety of hands-on carpentry courses. In addition to new construction, students will apply their experiences to a variety of renovation projects.

The program provides training in the skills required for an on-site general carpenter and construction worker, including the safe operation and maintenance of hand, portable, and stationary power tools. Students learn the layout and construction of a residential build from footings through roof framing. Emphasis is placed on developing and practicing the hands-on skills needed in the field.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of Fanshawe’s Carpentry and Renovation Techniques program can pursue a career across many industries, including residential and commercial construction. Assist or lead in renovation construction projects for interior or exterior renovation projects.

Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduate employment rates among large colleges in Ontario?

Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Carpentry and Renovation Techniques program:

• Apprentice Carpenter

Assist the lead carpenter in carrying out tasks such as framing, drywall, flooring, trim, tile, and more.

• Construction Framer

Responsible for supporting the structural execution of custom homes and larger renovation projects while aligning to building practices.

• Renovator

Assist or lead renovation projects such as framing, drywall, trim work, flooring, tile, and minor plumbing and electrical as well for bathrooms, kitchens, basements & more.