Program Details

  • Program Code: T180
  • Credential:
    Ontario College Diploma
  • Duration:
    2 years (4 semesters)
  • Method of Study:
    Full-time
  • Starting Months: January, September
  • Domestic Tuition:
    $4,014.00 *
  • International Tuition:
    $16,931.00 **

Program Availability

SemesterDomesticInternational
Fall 2022
Closed
Closed
Winter 2023
Closed
Closed
Spring 2023
Not Available
Not Available
  • Work-Integrated Learning:

    Field Placement

  • PGWP Eligible: No
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Program Description

Program Overview

George Brown’s two-year Carpentry and Renovation Technician program is designed to prepare you for employment in the renovation and light construction field. You will learn practical hands-on skills in carpentry, construction site safety and renovations, along with the business skills to succeed in the renovation industry.

Full Description

The Building Renovation Technician program is a two-year diploma designed to prepare you for employment in the renovation and construction field, with sustainable design principles being key.

You will learn new construction and building renovation skills, carpentry techniques and new materials applications while gaining a solid understanding of the renovation-related trades. Hands-on training takes place in fully equipped labs where students practise framing and finishing techniques using sustainable design principles.

Practical applications include:

  • residential construction and renovations
  • millwork
  • demolition
  • framing
  • finishes
  • drywall installation and finishing
  • site management
  • cabinetry
  • stair construction
  • building code
  • basics in electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems
  • estimating

Note: When you enrol in the program in January, you are required to complete semester 2 in the summer (May to August) of the same year in order to continue into semester 3 in the fall.

Your Field Education Options

This program offers two field placement opportunities in semester 3 and semester 4. George Brown works with employers and industry partners to identify potential work experience opportunities. Students are also strongly encouraged to pursue self-directed industry work experience opportunities they believe will provide the learning experiences they value and meet the learning outcomes of the program. This valuable work experience can in turn be added to your resumé.

In addition to more formal on-the-job work experience, George Brown College endeavours to provide additional learning opportunities with real-world challenges and clients. Find out more about field education at our Industry Liaison office.

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Your Career

 

    Career Options

    Graduates may find employment in many areas of the renovation and construction field. Opportunities may include:

    • renovation
    • general contracting
    • custom home building
    • carpentry
    • site supervision
    • estimating
    • technical sales
    • home inspections

    Educational Pathways

    Pathways for direct entry into the third year of the Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) degree program are available from the Building Renovation Technology advanced diploma program (T148).

    For more information, see Diploma to Degree page.

    Future Study Options

    This program shares the first four semesters with the three-year Building Renovation Technology advanced diploma program (T148). Students may be eligible to proceed to semester 5 of the program.

    Pathways to the Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) degree program are available from the Building Renovation Technology advanced diploma program (T148). Bridge courses will be required. For more information, see Diploma to Degree

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    Program Details

    • Program Code: T180
    • Credential:
      Ontario College Diploma
    • Duration:
      2 years (4 semesters)
    • Method of Study:
      Full-time
    • Starting Months: January, September
    • Domestic Tuition:
      $4,022.00*

    Program Availability

    SemesterDomesticInternational
    Fall 2021
    Closed
    Closed
    Winter 2022
    Closed
    Closed
    Spring 2022
    Not Available
    Not Available
    • Work-Integrated Learning:

      Field Placement

    • PGWP Eligible: No
    Add to Comparison +Compare Programs

    Visit Casa Loma Campus

    Book campus tour

    Get answers to your questions

    Book info session

    Program Description

    Program Overview

    George Brown’s two-year Carpentry and Renovation Technician program is designed to prepare you for employment in the renovation and light construction field. You will learn practical hands-on skills in carpentry, construction site safety and renovations, along with the business skills to succeed in the renovation industry.

    Full Description

    The Building Renovation Technician program is a two-year diploma designed to prepare you for employment in the renovation and construction field, with sustainable design principles being key.

    You will learn new construction and building renovation skills, carpentry techniques and new materials applications while gaining a solid understanding of the renovation-related trades. Hands-on training takes place in fully equipped labs where students practise framing and finishing techniques using sustainable design principles.

    Practical applications include:

    • residential construction and renovations
    • millwork
    • demolition
    • framing
    • finishes
    • drywall installation and finishing
    • site management
    • cabinetry
    • stair construction
    • building code
    • basics in electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems
    • estimating

    Note: When you enrol in the program in January, you are required to complete Semester 2 in the summer (May to August) of the same year in order to continue into Semester 3 in the fall.

    Your Field Education Options

    This program offers two field placement opportunities in Semester 3 and Semester 4. George Brown works with employers and industry partners to identify potential work experience opportunities. Students are also strongly encouraged to pursue self-directed industry work experience opportunities they believe would provide the learning experiences they value and meet the learning outcomes of the program. This valuable work experience can in turn be added to your resumé.

    In addition to more formal on-the-job work experience, George Brown College endeavours to provide additional learning opportunities with real-world challenges and clients. Find out more about field education at our Industry Liaison office.

    Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

    Your Career

    Graduates may find employment in many areas of the renovation and construction field. Opportunities may include:

    • renovation
    • general contracting
    • custom home building
    • carpentry
    • site supervision
    • estimating
    • technical sales
    • home inspections

    Educational Pathways

    Pathways for direct entry into the third year of the Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) degree program are available from the Building Renovation Technology advanced diploma program (T148).

    For more information, see Diploma to Degree page.

    Future Study Options

    This program shares the first four semesters with the three-year Building Renovation Technology advanced diploma program (T148). Students may be eligible to proceed to semester 5 of the program.

    Pathways to the Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) degree program are available from the Building Renovation Technology advanced diploma program (T148). Bridge courses will be required. For more information, see Diploma to Degree

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    Book campus tour

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    "I’m working hard to maintain George Brown Polytechnic’s good reputation. I never realized that I would get such enjoyment and be so enthusiastic about going to school here – the hard work I put in all seems worth it."

    Delonny Octave
    Ontario College Diploma

    Visit Casa Loma Campus

    Our Virtual Tour showcases the following areas:

    • Campus Facilities
    • Student Services
    • Applied Learning Environments
    • Labs & Classrooms