* Ancillary Fees
International applicants must provide proof of academic standing equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) (Grade 12), along with transcripts from any post-secondary education (if applicable).
The following certificates are acceptable for admission:
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: 10 + 12 with marks over 50%, Bachelors – less than eight backlogs
England, Wales, West Africa and Middle East: GCSE – General Certificate of Secondary Education (O Level) with grades of A, B, C (or 1, 2, 3) in five academic subjects
West Indies: General Certificate of Education (O Level) with grades of A, B, C (or 1, 2, 3) in five academic subjects, or Caribbean Examinations Council with grades of A, B, C (or 1, 2, 3) in five academic subjects
Hong Kong: Hong Kong Certificate of Education with credit standing in five academic subjects, or pass standing in six academic subjects, or the Chinese University of Hong Kong Entrance Examination with a pass in five academic subjects
All applicants to Loyalist whose first language is not English, or whose previous education was in another language, will be expected to provide an English proficiency assessment for admissions approval.
Please forward test scores from one of the following tests with your application:
TOEFL: (Test of English as a Foreign Language), 550 (paper-based test)80 (iBT internet-based test with minimums of 20)
IELTS (International English Language Test Service), 6.0 overall with no bands less than 6.0 (under SDS)6.0 overall with one band at 5.5 (generic category)6.5 overall with no bands less than 6.0*7.0 overall with no bands less than 6.5**
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment), Overall band of 60, writing 60
Cambridge English Exam, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency
Duolingo English Test***, 95 – 100
105 – 110* (equivalent to IELTS 6.5)
115 – 120** (equivalent to IELTS 7.0)
*For the following programs: Early Childhood Education, Developmental Services Worker, Fitness and Health Promotion, Recreation & Leisure Services – Sports
**For the following programs: Care of Vulnerable Populations, Personal Support Worker
***The Duolingo English Test is an online English proficiency test that can be taken online, on-demand, in under an hour. The test is taken via a computer with a camera and includes a proficiency score, video interview, and writing sample which will be shared with Loyalist College when you send your results.
Experiential learning
Learning emphasizes practical hands-on work during a major carpentry, new construction or renovation building project:
Practise your skills in carpentry and construction including, rough carpentry/framing, finish carpentry, base footings, insulation, vapour and air barriers, drywalling, window and door installation, interior and exterior finishes, fine finishing techniques, and roofing.
Study building codes, work from blueprints, produce basic sketches, develop building details and create computer-assisted drawings using AutoCAD and SketchUp.
Receive hands-on instruction in environmentally sound construction techniques, proper tool usage and jobsite safety.
Obtain industry-required certificates such as Working at Heights and First Aid.
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First Year - Semester One
BLDG1016 Applied Building and Construction Theory
CNTP1000 Building Construction Techniques 1
BLDG1001 Building Construction, Codes and Standards 1
BLDG1015 Building Methods & Materials
MATH1026 Computations for Construction & Renovation
CADD1010 Computer Applications /CAD 1
CNTP1005 Drafting Studio
SAFE1002 Health & Safety
First Year - Semester Two
CNTP1002 Basic Finishing Techniques
Prerequisite: CNTP 1000, SAFE 1002, BLDG 1016
CNTP1003 Building Construction Techniques 2
Prerequisite: CNTP 1000, SAFE 1002, BLDG 1016
BLDG1007 Building Construction, Codes and Standards 2
CADD1020 CAD 2 Construction Renovation
COMM1053 Communication
CNTP1001 Residential Estimating
Prerequisite: CNTP 1000, MATH 1026, CNTP 1005
GNED General Education Elective
General Education Courses
Second Year - Semester Three
CNTD2004 Alternative Residential Construction Techniques 1
ELEC2009 Basic Electrical Wiring Techniques
WELD2011 Basic Welding & Metal Fabrication
CADD2005 Drafting Studio 2 CAD for Construction Renovation
CNTD2001 New Construction & Renovation Techniques 1
CNTD2003 Residential Estimating 2
GNED General Education Elective
General Education Courses
Second Year - Semester Four
CNTD2010 Alternative Residential Construction Techniques 2
CNTD2008 Basic Building Systems
CNTD2011 Basic Finishing Techniques 2
CNTD2006 Business & Contract Law
CNTD2009 Construction & Renovation Techniques 2
CNTD2012 Construction Management
GNED General Education Elective
General Education Courses
Prepare for opportunities in new construction and renovations for both residential and commercial building:
Specialize as a contractor, new homebuilder, renovator, general carpenter, home inspector, building inspector, energy efficiency and green/sustainable builder, fine finish carpenter, project coordinator, manager or estimator.
Employers include general contractors, subcontractors, new homebuilders, woodworking shops, renovation and restoration contractors, government and municipal departments. There are also opportunities with product manufacturers and with retail outlets for building materials, such as hardware stores, lumberyards and building centres.
Training in entrepreneurship and estimating can help you work towards running your own business as an independent contractor.
Loyalist grads are eligible to pursue professional certification through the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).
Loyalist grads are able to apply to challenge the Red Seal Carpentry Level 1.
| Health Insurance for one calendar year (mandatory): | $600 |
