This carpentry program takes students from building layout, through the completion of framing for a residential construction project. Students will gain the required knowledge with respect to blueprint reading, building code, construction methods, building materials, tools and jobsite safety in an interactive classroom environment. Students will then apply their skills in a variety of hands-on carpentry courses. In addition to new construction, students will apply their experiences to a variety of renovation projects.

Graduates from this carpentry program will be prepared for a variety of job opportunities within the residential construction/renovation sector.

In accordance with Ministry policy, the basic eligibility requirement for the entire Ontario College system is any one of the following:

an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent; or
mature student status, i.e. the student has reached the age of 19 years on or before the commencement of the program in which the student intends to enroll and has never graduated from a Secondary School; or
any lesser minimum admission requirements as established by the College on a program-specific basis (e.g. an Adult Training program)

The College will consider applications from all eligible applicants, but admission to specific programs is subject to the program eligibility requirements and selection criteria as well as availability of places.

Proof of English proficiency
Passport

Admission Requirements OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (M), or Open (O) stream WITH: - Any Grade 12 Mathematics* (C) or (U) OR Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE) OR Pre-Technology Ontario College Certificate OR Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) AND: - Any Grade 12 Mathematics* (C) or (U) OR Mature Applicant with standing in the required course stated above Note: *Applicants who lack the required course may be admitted to the program subject to appropriate prior upgrading. Recommended Academic Preparation It is recommended that students in the Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE) program take a Technical or Apprenticeship Mathematics course within the ACE program. Recommended Personal Preparation Summer employment in construction or related activity Advanced Standing Credit for any course in the program will be given to students who can demonstrate that they have the required skills to meet the objectives of the course. Applicant Selection Criteria Where the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available spaces in the program, the Applicant Selection Criteria will be: Preference for Permanent Residents of Ontario Receipt of Application by February 1st (After this date, Fanshawe College will consider applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until the program is full) Achievement in the Admission Requirements Note: Admission to the Fanshawe College Pre-Technology program does not guarantee admission in a subsequent year to the Carpentry and Renovation Techniques program. Successful completion of the Fanshawe College Pre-Technology program, however, does enable the student to be given additional consideration when applying to the Carpentry and Renovation Techniques program. The Pre-Technology program is the preferred designated preparatory program for admission to the Carpentry and Renovation Techniques program.