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Construction Craft Worker Foundations
(A106)
Program Details
- Program Code: A106
- Credential: Ontario College Certificate
- Duration: 18 weeks
- Method of Study: Full-time
- Starting Months: May
- Domestic Tuition: This program is free for participants.
Program Availability
| Semester | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2027 | Not Available | Not Available |
| Winter 2028 | Not Available | Not Available |
| Spring 2028 | Open | Not Available |
- Work-Integrated Learning:
Program includes classroom and construction lab instruction, 160 hours of work placement and workshops.
- PGWP Eligible: No
- CIP Code: 46.0000
- Please note that field of study/CIP code is only one component of PGWP eligibility. Please consult the official IRCC PGWP eligibility webpage (opens in a new tab) for the most current and complete information.
Program Description
Leadership Claims
This program was developed in collaboration with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and is unique in Canada.
Program Overview
The Construction Craft Worker Foundations program is a free, 18-week supported education program for individuals who identify mental health and/or addiction challenges as barriers to education and employment. Through hands-on training in a supportive small-group setting, experiential work opportunities, and personalized job coaching, participants gain the practical skills, confidence, and industry knowledge needed to pursue entry-level employment in Toronto's growing construction sector.
This program was developed in collaboration with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and is unique in Canada.
Full Description
George Brown Polytechnic’s Construction Craft Worker Foundations (A106) program is one of two innovative Augmented Education employment-focused programs designed to help those with mental health and/or addiction challenges overcome common employment barriers.
Developed in collaboration with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), this free 18-week program provides training to help you gain employment in Toronto's construction industry. If you see work as part of your recovery process and want to take the first step toward a new role in an exciting industry, then this program is for you. Upon completion of this program, you'll be the proud recipient of an Ontario College Certificate.
Construction Craft Worker Program Overview:
- unique in Canada
- 18 weeks long
- starts in April
- full-time delivery
- includes classroom and construction lab instruction
- class and construction lab time is approximately 30 to 35 hours per week
- 160 hours of work placement and workshops
- graduate with an Ontario College Certificate
- tutoring and support available from program coaches
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG1058 | Plans, Specifications and Calculations |
| BLDG1059 | Construction Site Safety, Tools and Equipment |
| BLDG1060 | Concrete Work, Scaffolding and Hoisting |
| BLDG1061 | Construction Site Works |
| BLDG1062 | Industry Practicum |
| COUN1033 | Field Integration |
| FAID1003 | Standard First Aid |
| MATH1100 | Foundation Math for Building Technologies |
| MATH1109 | Math. for Bldg. Technologies |
| WELD1005 | Metal Cutting |
Course Outline URL
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Select, use and operate safely the tools and equipment used by construction craft workers and carpenters, masons, bricklayers and other construction-related trades.
- Select and apply appropriate material types for use in new residential/commercial construction and renovation.
- Interpret and apply relevant information in the Ontario Building Code and Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations for Construction Projects (CSAO) as they relate to construction craft worker duties and the construction industry in general.
- Identify unsafe conditions and take appropriate action on a job site.
- Interpret and visualize a finished project from an orthographical projected drawing.
- Apply construction processes to residential/commercial construction and common types of renovations.
- Solve construction-related problems using appropriate techniques in a variety of construction situations.
- Select, use and operate appropriate welding equipment (and gas) in order to exhibit proper metal-cutting techniques and procedures.
- Apply basic emergency scene management and administer basic first aid needs on the job work site.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
This program is free for participants.
Financial Assistance
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid web pages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
This program is not eligible for OSAP funding.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- mental health and/or addictions history
- mature student status (19 years of age or older)
Intake process involves all of the following:
- application completion
- academic assessment
- skills assessment
- interview
Course Exemptions
Due to the nature of this employment-focused program, it is only offered in block format and, as such, cannot accommodate course exemptions. Please visit our transfer guide for more information.
How to Apply
Download the application package or call the Augmented Education office at 416-415-5000, ext. 6790 or email a request to auged@georgebrown.ca.
Pour des services en français, veuillez communiquer avec nous au 416-415-5000, poste 3111 ou par courriel à frenchserviceinfo@georgebrown.ca.
Contact Us
For more information or to receive an application package, contact the Augmented Education program office at 416-415-5000, ext. 6790, or send an email request to auged@georgebrown.ca.
Pour des services en français, veuillez communiquer avec nous au 416-415-5000, poste 3111 ou par courriel à frenchserviceinfo@georgebrown.ca.
Visit Our Campus
Thinking about attending George Brown? The Construction Craft Worker Foundations program is taught mainly at our Casa Loma Campus at 160 Kendal Ave., Toronto, Ontario.
Information sessions for the Construction Craft Worker Foundations program are held regularly. Sign up!
Book an online campus tour to see the common areas of the campus (i.e., cafeteria, student services, the gym, etc.). Choose "Work and College Preparation" as your area of interest.
You can also explore our virtual tour.
Program Description
Leadership Claims
This program was developed in collaboration with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and is unique in Canada.
Program Overview
The Construction Craft Worker Foundations program is a free, 18-week supported education program for individuals who identify mental health and/or addiction challenges as barriers to education and employment. Through hands-on training in a supportive small-group setting, experiential work opportunities, and personalized job coaching, participants gain the practical skills, confidence, and industry knowledge needed to pursue entry-level employment in Toronto's growing construction sector.
This program was developed in collaboration with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and is unique in Canada.
Full Description
George Brown Polytechnic’s Construction Craft Worker Foundations (A106) program is one of two innovative Augmented Education employment-focused programs designed to help those with mental health and/or addiction challenges overcome common employment barriers.
Developed in collaboration with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), this free 18-week program provides training to help you gain employment in Toronto's construction industry. If you see work as part of your recovery process and want to take the first step toward a new role in an exciting industry, then this program is for you. Upon completion of this program, you'll be the proud recipient of an Ontario College Certificate.
Construction Craft Worker Program Overview:
- unique in Canada
- 18 weeks long
- starts in April
- full-time delivery
- includes classroom and construction lab instruction
- class and construction lab time is approximately 30 to 35 hours per week
- 160 hours of work placement and workshops
- graduate with an Ontario College Certificate
- tutoring and support available from program coaches
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG1058 | Plans, Specifications and Calculations |
| BLDG1059 | Construction Site Safety, Tools and Equipment |
| BLDG1060 | Concrete Work, Scaffolding and Hoisting |
| BLDG1061 | Construction Site Works |
| BLDG1062 | Industry Practicum |
| COUN1033 | Field Integration |
| FAID1003 | Standard First Aid |
| MATH1100 | Foundation Math for Building Technologies |
| MATH1109 | Math. for Bldg. Technologies |
| WELD1005 | Metal Cutting |
Course Outline URL
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
This program is free for participants.
Financial Assistance
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid web pages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
This program is not eligible for OSAP funding.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- mental health and/or addictions history
- mature student status (19 years of age or older)
Intake process involves all of the following:
- application completion
- academic assessment
- skills assessment
- interview
Course Exemptions
Due to the nature of this employment-focused program, it is only offered in block format and, as such, cannot accommodate course exemptions. Please visit our transfer guide for more information.
How to Apply
Download the application package or call the Augmented Education office at 416-415-5000, ext. 6790 or email a request to auged@georgebrown.ca.
Pour des services en français, veuillez communiquer avec nous au 416-415-5000, poste 3111 ou par courriel à frenchserviceinfo@georgebrown.ca.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Select, use and operate safely the tools and equipment used by construction craft workers and carpenters, masons, bricklayers and other construction-related trades.
- Select and apply appropriate material types for use in new residential/commercial construction and renovation.
- Interpret and apply relevant information in the Ontario Building Code and Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations for Construction Projects (CSAO) as they relate to construction craft worker duties and the construction industry in general.
- Identify unsafe conditions and take appropriate action on a job site.
- Interpret and visualize a finished project from an orthographical projected drawing.
- Apply construction processes to residential/commercial construction and common types of renovations.
- Solve construction-related problems using appropriate techniques in a variety of construction situations.
- Select, use and operate appropriate welding equipment (and gas) in order to exhibit proper metal-cutting techniques and procedures.
- Apply basic emergency scene management and administer basic first aid needs on the job work site.
Contact Us
For more information or to receive an application package, contact the Augmented Education program office at 416-415-5000, ext. 6790, or send an email request to auged@georgebrown.ca.
Pour des services en français, veuillez communiquer avec nous au 416-415-5000, poste 3111 ou par courriel à frenchserviceinfo@georgebrown.ca.
Visit Our Campus
Thinking about attending George Brown? The Construction Craft Worker Foundations program is taught mainly at our Casa Loma Campus at 160 Kendal Ave., Toronto, Ontario.
Information sessions for the Construction Craft Worker Foundations program are held regularly. Sign up!
Book an online campus tour to see the common areas of the campus (i.e., cafeteria, student services, the gym, etc.). Choose "Work and College Preparation" as your area of interest.
You can also explore our virtual tour.
Visit St. James Campus
Book campus tourVisit
Our Virtual Tour showcases the following areas:
- Campus Facilities
- Student Services
- Applied Learning Environments
- Labs & Classrooms
Construction Craft Worker Foundations
(A106)
Program Details
- Program Code: A106
- Credential: Ontario College Certificate
- Duration: 18 weeks
- Method of Study: Full-time
- Starting Months: May
- Domestic Tuition: This program is free for participants.
- Fall 2026 Delivery: Not Available
- Winter 2027 Delivery: Not Available
Program Availability
| Semester | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Not Available | Not Available |
| Winter 2027 | Not Available | Not Available |
| Spring 2027 | Open | Not Available |
- Work-Integrated Learning:
Program includes classroom and construction lab instruction, 160 hours of work placement and workshops.
- PGWP Eligible: No
- CIP Code: 46.0000
- Please note that field of study/CIP code is only one component of PGWP eligibility. Please consult the official IRCC PGWP eligibility webpage (opens in a new tab) for the most current and complete information.
Program Description
Leadership Claims
This program was developed in collaboration with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and is unique in Canada.
Program Overview
Construction Craft Worker (A106) is a free 18-week supported education program for students who identify mental health and/or addictions challenges as a barrier to education and employment. In a hands-on, small group setting, with experiential work opportunities and job-coaching support, you'll develop the skills you need for entry-level work in Toronto's construction industry.
This program was developed in collaboration with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and is unique in Canada.
Full Description
George Brown Polytechnic’s Construction Craft Worker (A106) program is one of two innovative Augmented Education employment-focused programs designed to help those with mental health and/or addiction challenges overcome common employment barriers.
Developed in collaboration with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), this free 18-week program provides training to help you gain employment in Toronto's construction industry. If you see work as part of your recovery process and want to take the first step toward a new role in an exciting industry, then this program is for you. Upon completion of this program, you'll be the proud recipient of an Ontario College Certificate.
Construction Craft Worker Program Overview:
- unique in Canada
- 18 weeks long
- starts in April
- full-time delivery
- includes classroom and construction lab instruction
- class and construction lab time approximately 30 to 35 hours per week
- 160 hours of work placement and workshops
- graduate with an Ontario College Certificate
- tutoring and support available from program coaches
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG1058 | Plans, Specifications and Calculations |
| BLDG1059 | Construction Site Safety, Tools and Equipment |
| BLDG1060 | Concrete Work, Scaffolding and Hoisting |
| BLDG1061 | Construction Site Works |
| BLDG1062 | Industry Practicum |
| COUN1033 | Field Integration |
| FAID1003 | Standard First Aid |
| MATH1100 | Foundation Math for Building Technologies |
| MATH1109 | Math. for Bldg. Technologies |
| WELD1005 | Metal Cutting |
Course Outline URL
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Select, use and operate safely the tools and equipment used by construction craft workers and carpenters, masons, bricklayers and other construction-related trades.
- Select and apply appropriate material types for use in new residential/commercial construction and renovation.
- Interpret and apply relevant information in the Ontario Building Code and Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations for Construction Projects (CSAO) as they relate to construction craft worker duties and the construction industry in general.
- Identify unsafe conditions and take appropriate action on a job site.
- Interpret and visualize a finished project from an orthographical projected drawing.
- Apply construction processes to residential/commercial construction and common types of renovations.
- Solve construction-related problems using appropriate techniques in a variety of construction situations.
- Select, use and operate appropriate welding equipment (and gas) in order to exhibit proper metal-cutting techniques and procedures.
- Apply basic emergency scene management and administer basic first aid needs on job work site.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
This program is free for participants.
Financial Assistance
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid web pages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
This program is not eligible for OSAP funding.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- mental health and/or addictions history
- mature student status (19 years of age or older)
Intake process involves all of the following:
- application completion
- academic assessment
- skills assessment
- interview
Course Exemptions
Due to the nature of this employment-focused program, it is only offered in block format and, as such, cannot accommodate course exemptions. Please visit our transfer guide for more information.
How to Apply
Download the application package or call the Augmented Education office at 416-415-5000, ext. 6790 or email a request to auged@georgebrown.ca.
Pour des services en français, veuillez communiquer avec nous au 416-415-5000, poste 3111 ou par courriel à frenchserviceinfo@georgebrown.ca.
Contact Us
For more information or to receive an application package, contact the Augmented Education program office at 416-415-5000, ext. 6790, or send an email request to auged@georgebrown.ca.
Pour des services en français, veuillez communiquer avec nous au 416-415-5000, poste 3111 ou par courriel à frenchserviceinfo@georgebrown.ca.
Visit Our Campus
Thinking about attending George Brown? The Construction Craft Worker Foundations program is taught mainly at our Casa Loma Campus at 160 Kendal Ave., Toronto, Ontario.
Information sessions for the Construction Craft Worker Foundations program are held regularly. Sign up!
Book an online campus tour to see the common areas of the campus (i.e., cafeteria, student services, the gym, etc.). Choose "Work and College Preparation" as your area of interest.
You can also explore our virtual tour.
Program Description
Leadership Claims
This program was developed in collaboration with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and is unique in Canada.
Program Overview
Construction Craft Worker (A106) is a free 18-week supported education program for students who identify mental health and/or addictions challenges as a barrier to education and employment. In a hands-on, small group setting, with experiential work opportunities and job-coaching support, you'll develop the skills you need for entry-level work in Toronto's construction industry.
This program was developed in collaboration with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and is unique in Canada.
Full Description
George Brown Polytechnic’s Construction Craft Worker (A106) program is one of two innovative Augmented Education employment-focused programs designed to help those with mental health and/or addiction challenges overcome common employment barriers.
Developed in collaboration with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), this free 18-week program provides training to help you gain employment in Toronto's construction industry. If you see work as part of your recovery process and want to take the first step toward a new role in an exciting industry, then this program is for you. Upon completion of this program, you'll be the proud recipient of an Ontario College Certificate.
Construction Craft Worker Program Overview:
- unique in Canada
- 18 weeks long
- starts in April
- full-time delivery
- includes classroom and construction lab instruction
- class and construction lab time approximately 30 to 35 hours per week
- 160 hours of work placement and workshops
- graduate with an Ontario College Certificate
- tutoring and support available from program coaches
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BLDG1058 | Plans, Specifications and Calculations |
| BLDG1059 | Construction Site Safety, Tools and Equipment |
| BLDG1060 | Concrete Work, Scaffolding and Hoisting |
| BLDG1061 | Construction Site Works |
| BLDG1062 | Industry Practicum |
| COUN1033 | Field Integration |
| FAID1003 | Standard First Aid |
| MATH1100 | Foundation Math for Building Technologies |
| MATH1109 | Math. for Bldg. Technologies |
| WELD1005 | Metal Cutting |
Course Outline URL
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
This program is free for participants.
Financial Assistance
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid web pages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
This program is not eligible for OSAP funding.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- mental health and/or addictions history
- mature student status (19 years of age or older)
Intake process involves all of the following:
- application completion
- academic assessment
- skills assessment
- interview
Course Exemptions
Due to the nature of this employment-focused program, it is only offered in block format and, as such, cannot accommodate course exemptions. Please visit our transfer guide for more information.
How to Apply
Download the application package or call the Augmented Education office at 416-415-5000, ext. 6790 or email a request to auged@georgebrown.ca.
Pour des services en français, veuillez communiquer avec nous au 416-415-5000, poste 3111 ou par courriel à frenchserviceinfo@georgebrown.ca.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Select, use and operate safely the tools and equipment used by construction craft workers and carpenters, masons, bricklayers and other construction-related trades.
- Select and apply appropriate material types for use in new residential/commercial construction and renovation.
- Interpret and apply relevant information in the Ontario Building Code and Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations for Construction Projects (CSAO) as they relate to construction craft worker duties and the construction industry in general.
- Identify unsafe conditions and take appropriate action on a job site.
- Interpret and visualize a finished project from an orthographical projected drawing.
- Apply construction processes to residential/commercial construction and common types of renovations.
- Solve construction-related problems using appropriate techniques in a variety of construction situations.
- Select, use and operate appropriate welding equipment (and gas) in order to exhibit proper metal-cutting techniques and procedures.
- Apply basic emergency scene management and administer basic first aid needs on job work site.
Contact Us
For more information or to receive an application package, contact the Augmented Education program office at 416-415-5000, ext. 6790, or send an email request to auged@georgebrown.ca.
Pour des services en français, veuillez communiquer avec nous au 416-415-5000, poste 3111 ou par courriel à frenchserviceinfo@georgebrown.ca.
Visit Our Campus
Thinking about attending George Brown? The Construction Craft Worker Foundations program is taught mainly at our Casa Loma Campus at 160 Kendal Ave., Toronto, Ontario.
Information sessions for the Construction Craft Worker Foundations program are held regularly. Sign up!
Book an online campus tour to see the common areas of the campus (i.e., cafeteria, student services, the gym, etc.). Choose "Work and College Preparation" as your area of interest.
You can also explore our virtual tour.
Visit St. James
Book campus tourVisit
Our Virtual Tour showcases the following areas:
- Campus Facilities
- Student Services
- Applied Learning Environments
- Labs & Classrooms