This program is designed to help alleviate the chronic shortage of skilled trade workers in the construction industry. Job prospects are favourable and the satisfaction of creating or enhancing buildings and structures can be immense. Students will learn about building construction, construction tools and techniques, surveying and building layout, building codes, health and safety, residential estimating and more.

Opportunities for graduates include: Cabinetmakers Commercial formwork carpenters Drywall installers Exterior siding installers Finish carpenters Insulation installers Lumberyard sales representatives Maintenance carpenters Renovation carpenters Residential framing carpenters Roofers Graduates may advance to construction superintendents, foremen, general contractors or trade subcontractors.