Build your future from the ground up
Take your carpentry skills to the next level. Skilled trades workers are more in-demand than ever, and this program is designed for those who want more than the basics to pursue roles in the commercial or residential construction sectors.
Learn how to review and interpret building plans, collaborate with multiple tradespeople, apply sustainability practices, understand building codes, and ensure projects meet safety and legal standards.
By gaining real, hands-on experience in building and technical functions across a range of projects, you’ll be ready to join a building team and take on jobs that require expertise and leadership.
Program highlights
- Safe working practices are prioritized throughout the program
- Business courses in the final semester provide a foundation for running your own business
- Capstone project provides experiential learning
- Optional co-op opportunity
- Flexibility to complete year one, enter the workforce to take advantage of seasonal work, then come back for year two
- Shared first year with students from our one-year Carpentry and Renovation Techniques certificate program
- Option to start in January for an accelerated learning experience (four continuous semesters)
- Opportunity for select students to participate in the Ontario Skills Competition
Program of study for the 2026-27 Academic Year
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CON 1100 | Plans, Specifications and Code I | 3 |
| CON 1101 | Estimating and Calculations I | 3 |
| CON 1102 | Surveying & Form Layout I | 3 |
| CON 1103 | Floor and Wall Framing I | 4 |
| CON 1104 | Roof Framing I | 3 |
| CON 1105 | Tools Materials and Safety | 4 |
| ENG 1002 | College Communications | 3 |
| Credits | 23 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CON 1106 | Exterior Applications | 3 |
| CON 1107 | Interior Applications | 3 |
| CCT 1304 | Interior Installation Finishes | 3 |
| CCT 1305 | Exterior Installation Finishes | 3 |
| CON 1108 | Estimating & Calculations II | 3 |
| CON 1109 | Plans, Specifications and Code II | 3 |
| One General Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| CON 1110 | Roof Framing II | 4 |
| CON 1111 | Floor and Wall Framing II | 4 |
| CON 1112 | Surveying and Layout II | 4 |
| CON 1113 | Plans, Specifications and Code III | 3 |
| CON 1114 | Estimating and Calculations III | 3 |
| CON 1115 | Stairs | 4 |
| ENG 1765 | Workplace Communication | 3 |
| One General Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 28 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| BUS 1185 | Accounting for Non-Finance | 3 |
| CON 1116 | ICI Int Finishes | 4 |
| CON 1117 | Timber Construction | 3 |
| CON 1118 | Carpentry Capstone | 3 |
| CCT 1301 | Welding Hoisting Rigging | 2 |
| One General Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 90 | |
Admission requirements
For graduates of the new curriculum (OSSD): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status including:
- Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)
- Any grade 11 mathematics (C), (U), or (M)
Program delivery
2026-27
Fall term start
Semester 1: Fall 2026
Semester 2: Winter 2027
Semester 3: Fall 2027
Semester 4: Winter 2028
Winter term start
Semester 1: Winter 2027
Semester 2: Spring 2027
Semester 3: Fall 2027
Semester 4: Winter 2028
Specific program pathways
Graduates from this program may continue their studies at college/university and may receive credit for their prior College education.
Refer to College/University Agreements for further information.
Employment opportunities
Graduates can pursue entrepreneurship or work in a variety of entry-level positions in the residential and light commercial sectors of the construction industry, including (but not limited to):
- Concrete form workers
- Framing carpenters
- Interior systems installers
- Exterior finishers
- Door and window installers and junior estimators
Please note: Cambrian College strives to ensure the accuracy of the information on this website. Please note that the academic curriculum is continually reviewed and revised to ensure that Cambrian's programs and courses remain relevant. The College reserves the right to cancel or make changes to any course or program, fee, procedure, or campus location at any time.
