Full-time Programs
CNTP - Construction Renovation Techniques
Program Entry
SEPTEMBER
Program Length
One-Year Ontario College Certificate
| Contact: | E-mail: |
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| Chuck Barsony | CBarsony@Loyalistc.on.ca |
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Highlights
- Skilled workers in construction and renovation are in high demand.
- Take pride in your work as you learn in a hands-on environment, building or renovating an actual home.
- Graduates may be awarded advanced standing toward the
in-school component of a carpentry apprenticeship. - Develop valuable contacts with local employers through the program.
- Training in entrepreneurship and estimating will help you succeed as your own boss.
Career Opportunities
This training will prepare graduates for a variety of opportunities working in residential or commercial construction and renovation. They may go on to specialize as a renovation carpenter, fine finish carpenter, drywaller, insulation installer, exterior siding installer, roofer, project coordinator or estimator. Graduates may find employment with general contractors, subcontractors, new home builders, woodworking shops, restoration contractors, or as independent contractors running their own business. They will also find opportunities in retail, selling building materials in hardware stores, lumberyards and building centres.
Program Description
Through hands-on construction activities and projects, students will develop many of the skills to build a new home or renovate an old one. Students will learn to work from blueprints, produce basic sketches, and create computer-assisted drawings using AutoCAD. All aspects of carpentry will be taught, from base footings to framing, interior and exterior finishing, and fine finishing techniques. Students will hone their techniques on a major home construction or renovation project.
On-site learning is supported by classroom instruction in construction principles, regulations and by-laws, contract documents, and tenders. Students will learn to interpret the Ontario Building Code as it relates to renovations and new construction, and the process for applying for the necessary permits. They will develop the knowledge and confidence to estimate time and materials, and select appropriate construction materials for each job. They will also learn to identify hazardous practices and appropriate strategies on the job site, emphasizing personal safety and safe environmental practices at all times.
This new program has been developed in consultation with local businesses. Students have the opportunity to develop useful contacts with employers in the community, with the potential for many excellent opportunities for self-employment in construction and renovation. Students will learn how to communicate effectively with vendors, customers, and financial institutions.
Approximate Cost
Tuition/Ancillary Fees: $3,096 (two semesters)
Consumables Fee: $260
Books: $450
Additional Supplies: $500
Travel and Supplies: Students must purchase their own tools.
Any travel expenses associated with on-site renovation projects are the student’s responsibility.
Admission Requirements
Required academic preparation –
- OSSD/OSSGD or equivalent with the majority of courses at the (C), (M) or (O) level, with Grade 12 English at the (C), (U) or (O) level
OR
Curriculum
Semester One
BLDG 1000 Building Materials
Students learn the properties, characteristics and uses of common and leading-edge building materials. Students are able to research, analyze and select appropriate materials for various construction applications.
BLDG 1001 Building Construction, Codes and Standards 1
This course deals with site work, foundation systems, site services, floors, walls and trusses of wood-framed buildings. The Ontario Building Code is introduced and Part IX of the Code is applied to the various aspects of small buildings and residential construction.
CNTP 1000 Bldg Construction Techniques 1
A hands-on course that covers the common types of wood, wood structures, wood joints, and hardware used in residential construction. The selection, safe use, and maintenance of hand tools, portable power tools, and stationary power tools required on a typical construction site will also be covered.
COMM 1002 Technical Communications 1
Develops communication skills for the presentation of technical information in business documents that meet the needs of clients and customers. Documents and presentations are produced in Word and PowerPoint.
CADD 1010 CAD 1 for CNTP
TBA
CNTP 1005 Drafting Studio for CNTP
TBA
MATH 1026 Computations for CNTP
TBA
Semester Two
BLDG 1007 Building Construction, Codes and Standards 2
Emphasis is placed on finishes, doors and windows of wood-framed buildings. Heavy timber is investigated. Part Three of the Ontario Building Code and the various aspects of fire rating, exit requirements and combustible materials are highlighted. Prerequisite: BLDG 1001
BUSI 3000 Entrepreneurship
This course will be a careful examination of the process of entrepreneurship. Students examine various sources of collective wisdom and experience of many small business owners, and the characteristics and attitudes necessary to be a successful entrepreneur.
CNTP 1001 Residential Estimating
This course will introduce the student to basic area and volumetric calculations as required for quantity take-offs. Using typical contract specifications and drawings, students prepare estimates of quantities if materials and construction costs for residential buildings. Estimates will be prepared in both written and computer form. Prerequisite: CNTP 1000
CNTP 1002 Basic Finishing Techniques
This course covers the composition of exterior and interior walls. Included are the application and installation of exterior sheathing, insulation, air and vapor barriers, drywall, taping, priming and painting, and trim work. Prerequisite: CNTP 1000
CNTP 1003 BLDG Construction Techniques 2
A continuation of the previous course, this hands-on course covers properties of wood and lumber and methods of framing residential floors, walls, and roofs. Additional attention will be given to detail framing that is entailed in stair construction. Prerequisite: CNTP 1000
CNTP 1004 Health/Safety Placement Prep
This course is designed to develop knowledge of the health hazards and safety risks that are present on the job site, and to equip the student with the tools required for personal protection and general safety. Upon completion of this course, the student will have earned several required certifications for construction site employment. Students will be assisted with the preparation of their cover letters and resumes.
CADD 1011 CAD 2 for CNTP
TBA
