Diploma in Building Construction Technician
Ottawa, Canada
DURATION
42 Weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 8,911
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Build a solid foundation of knowledge and skills for a lifelong career in the building industry.
The two-year Building Construction Technician Ontario College Diploma program provides you with the opportunity to learn the basics of the construction industry, including techniques, industry trends, and safety. This diploma program is offered in a condensed 42-week format, allowing you to quickly get the education you need, so you can get moving into your career.
Hands-on from day one, learn various skills that give you the foundation to get started in the construction industry, including:
- How to safely work on a construction site
- Drafting
- Structure design
- Building of different structures in our modern lab setting
- Industry-standard computer applications such as AutoCAD
All practical classes are taught in the Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence (ACCE) facility. ACCE is fully outfitted with up-to-date equipment and tools, which gives you the opportunity to learn both traditional, as well as advanced technology used in today's construction industry.
Ideal Students
This program is well-suited for students who:
- Are team-oriented and like to work with others
- Enjoy working in a dynamically-driven environment
- Want a comprehensive introduction to the construction industry through both a hands-on approach and applied theory
Admissions
Curriculum
Level 01
- CON8114 Building Structures I
- CON8115 Construction Safety
- CON8125 Applied Construction Geometry
- DAT2004 Computer Applications
- DRA8110 Drafting
- GED2012 Achieving Success in the 21st Century
- MAT8110 Technician Mathematics I
Level 02
- CAD8010 AutoCAD I
- CON8120 Building Structures II
- CON8126 Residential Building/Estimating
- CON8134 Building Science
- ENL1813T Communications I
- MAT8120 Technician Mathematics II
Choose one from equivalencies
- GED6442 General Education Elective
Level 03
- CAD8020 AutoCAD II
- CON8111 Construction Layout
- CON8131 Building Structures III
- ENL2003 Communications II for Technicians
- WOO8805 Interior Systems
Choose one from equivalencies
- GED6442 General Education Elective
Program Outcome
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Develop and use strategies for ongoing professional development to remain current with industry changes, enhance work performance, and explore career opportunities
- Comply with worksite health and safety practices and procedures in accordance with current legislation and regulations
- Review building plans and complete work in compliance with contractual obligations, the Ontario and/or National Building Codes, applicable laws, bylaws, standards, and ethical practices in the building construction field
- Incorporate sustainability practices in the implementation of building construction projects in accordance with sustainable building construction guidelines
- Communicate and collaborate with a range of tradespersons and diverse project stakeholders to complete projects on time and to maintain effective working relationships
- Produce project sketches and documents in accordance with project specifications to support building construction projects
- Solve problems related to the implementation of building construction projects by applying basic technical mathematics and the principles of building science
- Select, maintain, and safely use hand tools, and portable and stationary power tools, to efficiently complete building construction projects
- Complete building stages, from site layout and footings to the application of interior and exterior finishes, according to specifications
- Prepare material and labor estimates according to building construction project specifications
- Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment, and environmental stewardship
Career Opportunities
Graduates may find work as apprentice carpenters. Graduates may also apply for entry-level positions in the following occupations: construction framer, interior systems installer, exterior systems applicator, door and window installer, concrete form worker, deck and porch design/builder, junior estimator and assistant project manager.
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