* International student Premium, Books and supplies cost
College Eligibility
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR
Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR
General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR
Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change) will be charged.
Program Eligibility
English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).
Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
The two-year Heritage Carpentry and Joinery Ontario College Diploma program provides you with skills and knowledge related to the preservation, renovation and restoration of historical architecture. Through theoretical and hands-on learning, you study various topics, including:
traditional joinery
timber framing
log building
carpentry techniques
architectural millwork
staircasing
window and door repair
Absorb the traditions of old world craftsmanship through both theory and practice. Experience more than 950 hours of hands-on learning during the program. You also have the opportunity to participate in a one-week work placement to practice your skills in a real-world environment.
You graduate with skills that set you apart from graduates of other carpentry programs. Algonquin College`s program places an emphasis on wood as a material and the role of both buildings and their architectural components. You construct buildings and building components from locally-harvested and market-sourced lumber and timber. The crafting of these projects from beginning to end provides an engaging and satisfying educational experience.
Upon graduation, you are ready to work in heritage carpentry, and in the high-end custom carpentry and millwork industries. Opportunities are available in both private and public sectors.
Some graduates may prefer freelance work, while others will take positions in commercial or residential carpentry or millwork companies, or follow the traditional apprenticeship route.
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Level: 01
ARC9005
Canadian Architectural Conservation
CON9111
Carpentry: Foundations, Floors, Walls and Basic Roofs
DRA9113
Drafting for Carpentry and Joinery
ENL9212
Communications I
MAT9116
Mathematics for Carpentry and Joinery
WOO9254
Joinery Fundamentals
Level: 02
WOO9216
Blueprints, Wood, and Geometry
WOO9226
Joinery: Architectural Millwork
WOO9228
Carpentry: Roofs and Finishes
Choose one from equivalencies:
GED0530
General Education Elective
Level: 03
BSC9100
Housing, Energy and the Environment
ENL9202
Communications II
WOO9303
Traditional Carpentry: Timber Framing
WOO9306
Traditional Joinery: Doors and Windows
Level: 04
BSC9400
Conservation Methods: Buildings, Carpentry and Planning
LFS9441
Site Work
WOO9401
Culminating Architectural Millwork Project
WOO9402
Traditional Carpentry: Log Building
WOO9403
Traditional Joinery: Staircasing and Ornamental Millwork
Graduates are prepared to produce the high-quality work demanded in the growing field of Heritage Carpentry, as well as the custom carpentry and millwork industries. Opportunities are available in both private and public sectors. Some graduates may prefer freelance work while others will take positions in commercial or residential carpentry or millworking companies. Those who decide to follow a traditional apprenticeship route find themselves in an advantageous position as a graduate due to the unique foundation of skills and knowledge acquired.
Health insurance: 500 $ CAD per year
