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Diploma in Building Construction Technician (Co-op option available)
Diploma in Building Construction Technician (Co-op option available)

Diploma in Building Construction Technician (Co-op option available)

  • ID:DC010003
  • Level:2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
  • Duration:
  • Intake:

Fees (CAD)

* Compulsory Ancillary, Program Incidental

Estimated Total/program:
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60
Accept letter
100
Visa
20
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1

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement

English Requirement

  • Academic IELTS: 6.0, no band score less than 5.5**
    Applicants with an Indian or Pakistani passport are required to submit official Academic IELTS test scores with a minimum overall score of 6.0, with no band score below 6.0, as per SDS guidelines. Select programs may require higher scores. TOEFL / PTE / CAEL test scores and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) will not be accepted.

  • IBT TOEFL: 80, with minimum section scores of 20

  • PTE Academic: 53 minimum overall, no section below 49 L,W,S,R

  • CAEL: Overall scores of 60 with no section below 60

  • DET 105

Course Information

In today’s skills-specific job market there is demand for construction workers with the knowledge and skills to work in the evolving building construction industry. This program will provide foundational skills to transition into the current construction industry with a strong knowledge of the Ontario Building Code, latest edition. You will gain expertise in energy-efficient and environmentally responsible homes built with up-to-date materials and low carbon footprint, including Net Ready and Net Zero designs. This is a great opportunity for energetic students to join the booming construction industry. Graduates will meet the Ministry of Labour’s Working at Heights training requirement.

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SEMESTER 1

  • Construction Math & Estimating I (CCCM 1402)

  • Tools I (Hand Tools) (CCHT 1401)

  • Layout Footings & Foundations (CCLF 1400)

  • Tools II(Portable Power Tools) (CCPT 1404)

  • Communication Foundations - Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship & Renewable Technology (COMM 1808)

  • Fundamental Communication Skills (COMM 1810)

  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)

  • Construction Site Safety (SAFE 1408)

SEMESTER 2

  • Construction & Blueprint Reading (CCCB 3400)

  • Construction Math & Estimating II (CCCM 2402)

  • Residential Construction (CCRC 2401)

  • Interpersonal & Group Dynamics (COMM 2326)

  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)

SEMESTER 3

  • Building Science (CCBS 2400)

  • Exterior Finish (CCEF 3401)

  • Roof Framing (CCRF 3402)

  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)

SEMESTER 4

  • Field Placement (BDCT 4405)

  • Basic Casework (CCBC 4400)

  • Introduction To Common Stairs (CCIC 4403)

  • Interior Trim (CCIT 4401)

  • Roof Framing (Intersecting Roofs And Engineered Systems) (CCRF 4402)

  • Sustainable Building Practices (CCSB 4404)

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Pre Courses

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Pathway Courses

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Assistant to lead carpenter – construction technician
  • Exterior finisher
  • Finishing carpenter
  • Framing carpenter
  • Roofer

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Medical Insurance: 500 CAD per year

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