Carpentry and Renovation Techniques

Program Overview

The Carpentry and Renovation Techniques program equips students with the skills and knowledge to work in the construction industry. Through hands-on projects and expert instruction, students learn blueprint reading, building code, construction methods, and carpentry techniques. The program offers full-time and part-time options, leading to a one-year college certificate upon completion. Graduates are prepared for careers in residential and commercial construction, renovation, and property maintenance.

Program Outline

Outline:

Program Content:

The Carpentry and Renovation Techniques program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to work in the construction industry. Students will learn about blueprint reading, building code, construction methods, building materials, tools, and jobsite safety. They will also gain hands-on experience in a variety of carpentry and renovation projects.

Program Structure:

The program is a one-year college certificate program. It is offered full-time and part-time. The full-time program is 30 weeks long and the part-time program is 60 weeks long.

Course Schedule:

The program includes the following courses:

• Drawings & Takeoff-Intro
• Materials & Methods 1
• Computer Applications
• Forming & Framing
• Tools-Intro
• Carpentry Techniques 1
• Carpentry Techniques 2
• Carpentry Techniques 3
• Carpentry Techniques 4
• Carpentry Techniques 5
• Carpentry Techniques 6
• Carpentry Techniques 7
• Carpentry Techniques 8
• Carpentry Techniques 9
• Carpentry Techniques 10

Individual Modules with Descriptions:

• Drawings & Takeoff-Intro: This course introduces students to the basics of reading building construction blueprints for residential projects.
Students will also be introduced to basic construction quantity takeoff to help reinforce the reading and interpretation of blueprints.
• Materials & Methods 1: This course, based on residential construction, will offer the students insight to both Methods and Materials involved in excavation, formwork and floor framing.
• Computer Applications: This course will provide a study of word processing and spreadsheet functions as utilized by the construction industry.
This study will be applied to the efficient creation of reports and to the utilization of spreadsheets to produce construction project related data.
• Forming & Framing: In this course, students will apply residential building knowledge in a hands on, project driven learning environment.
Building layout, concrete formwork and floor framing will be the main focus of study throughout the term.
• Tools-Intro: In this course students will be introduced to the safe use, care and maintenance of a variety of hand, portable, and stationary power tools typically used in residential construction.
The practical nature of this project-driven course will facilitate accurate, efficient and effective use of construction tools.
• Carpentry Techniques 1: This course will introduce students to the basic principles of carpentry.
Students will learn how to use hand tools and power tools to frame walls, install windows and doors, and build roofs.
• Carpentry Techniques 2: This course will build on the skills learned in Carpentry Techniques 1.
Students will learn how to frame more complex structures, such as stairs and decks. They will also learn how to install drywall and finish carpentry.
• Carpentry Techniques 3: This course will focus on the installation of exterior finishes, such as siding, roofing, and windows.
Students will also learn how to build and install cabinets and countertops.
• Carpentry Techniques 4: This course will focus on the installation of interior finishes, such as flooring, trim, and paint.
Students will also learn how to build and install furniture.
• Carpentry Techniques 5: This course will focus on the construction of small residential buildings, such as sheds and garages.
Students will learn how to plan, design, and build these structures from the ground up.
• Carpentry Techniques 6: This course will focus on the construction of larger residential buildings, such as houses and apartments.
Students will learn how to plan, design, and build these structures from the ground up.
• Carpentry Techniques 7: This course will focus on the construction of commercial buildings, such as offices and stores.
Students will learn how to plan, design, and build these structures from the ground up.
• Carpentry Techniques 8: This course will focus on the construction of industrial buildings, such as factories and warehouses.
Students will learn how to plan, design, and build these structures from the ground up.
• Carpentry Techniques 9: This course will focus on the construction of bridges and other infrastructure projects.
Students will learn how to plan, design, and build these structures from the ground up.
• Carpentry Techniques 10: This course will focus on the construction of specialized structures, such as churches and hospitals.
Students will learn how to plan, design, and build these structures from the ground up.

Assessment:

Students will be assessed through a variety of methods, including exams, quizzes, assignments, and projects.

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced instructors who are experts in the field of carpentry. The instructors use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on activities.

Careers:

Graduates of the Carpentry and Renovation Techniques program can pursue a career in a variety of industries, including residential and commercial construction, renovation, and property maintenance.