Courses
Carpentry and Renovation Techniques-2025/2026
| Level 1 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| CONS-1047 | Drawings & Takeoff-Intro | 3 | ||
| The purpose of this course is to introduce the students to the basics of reading building construction blueprints for residential projects. In addition, students will be introduced to basic construction quantity takeoff to help reinforce the reading and interpretation of blueprints. | ||||
| MATS-1024 | Materials & Methods 1 | 4 | ||
| This course, based on residential construction, will offer the students insight to both Methods and Materials involved in excavation, formwork and floor framing. | ||||
| COMP-1327 | Computer Applications | 3 | ||
| This course will provide a study of word processing and spreadsheet functions as utilized by the construction industry. This study will be applied to the efficient creation of reports and to the utilization of spreadsheets to produce construction project related data. | ||||
| CONS-1076 | Forming & Framing | 3 | ||
| In this course, students will apply residential building knowledge in a hands on, project driven learning environment. Building layout, concrete formwork and floor framing will be the main focus of study throughout the term. | ||||
| CONS-1077 | Tools-Intro | 2.5 | ||
| In this course students will be introduced to the safe use, care and maintenance of a variety of hand, portable, and stationary power tools typically used in residential construction. The practical nature of this project-driven course will facilitate accurate, efficient and effective use of construction tools. | ||||
| Level 2 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| WRIT-1039 | Reason & Writing 1-Technology | 3 | ||
| This course will introduce technology students to essential principles of reading, writing, and reasoning at the postsecondary level. Students will identify, summarize, analyze, and evaluate multiple short readings and write persuasive response essays to develop their vocabulary, comprehension, grammar, and critical thinking. | ||||
| CONS-5014 | Framing Methods | 4.5 | ||
| In this course, students will apply residential building knowledge in a hands on project driven learning environment. Floor, wall, and roof framing will be the main focus of study throughout the term. | ||||
| MATS-1025 | Materials & Methods 2 | 4 | ||
| This course, based on residential construction, will offer the students insight to both Methods and Materials involved in framing and exterior finishing. Green and sustainable building practice will be an underlying theme throughout the course. | ||||
| CONS-3020 | Construction Takeoff & Ordering | 3 | ||
| In this course, the student will be introduced to general quantity surveying principles, and basic rules for take-off. Students will calculate lengths, areas, and volumes for a single storey residential/commercial building on a level site. Included will be the calculation of quantities in the following area: site work, excavation, concrete, formwork, masonry and framing. Students will incorporate blue-print reading, code requirements and safety regulations in preparing the above quantities. | ||||
| HIST-1045 | Canadian Residential Building History | 3 | ||
| This course is a study of residential construction techniques and materials in Canada from the Victorian era until the present. Significant developments in style, technology, and techniques of construction will be studied to provide the student with and understanding of the evolution of residential construction. | ||||
| DRAF-1060 | Graphic Communication | 2 | ||
| This course will take the knowledge gained from Intro to Drawings & Takeoff and apply it to prepare preliminary and working drawings. Basic orthographic and isometric sketching skills, which are a useful communication tool on the job site, will also be covered. | ||||
| Program Residency | ||||
| Students Must Complete a Minimum of 9 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program | ||||