Program | Building Renovation Technology | Faculty | Construction & Engineering Technologies |
Credential | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Duration | 3 years |
Starting Month | January, September | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
There is a growing demand in the construction industry for qualified, knowledgeable and professional renovators and custom home builders. According to the Canadian Home Builders Association, more than half the spending in the Canadian construction industry takes place in the renovation field.
The three-year Building Renovation Technology program is designed to prepare you for employment in the carpentry trade and management areas of the renovation and construction field, with sustainable design business principles being key.
You will learn new construction and building renovation skills from both an applied perspective and a management perspective, including carpentry techniques and new materials applications, while gaining a solid understanding of the renovation-related trades.
Hands-on training takes place in fully equipped labs where students practice current techniques related to renovations and new home construction, using sustainable design principles. The third year of the program focuses on project management skills required to work in a supervisory role. You will also have an introductory exposure to the business skills that can be adapted to starting and running a renovation, custom home building or general contracting business.
Admission Requirement:
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
Grade 12 English (C or U)
Grade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U)
** Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Tuition Fees:
Application Fee | $95 |
Base Tuition Fee | $13,520 for 2 semesters $20,280 for 3 Semesters |
Incidental Fees (Student ID, Student association membership, etc.) | $1,500 |
Mandatory Health Insurance | $570.82 for one year coverage( Sep-Aug) $388.28 for 8 months coverage(Jan-Aug) $204.64 for 4 months coverage (May- Aug) |
Public Transportation ( Per year), estimated | $1,500 |
Books and supplies (estimated per year) | $1,000-$1,200 |
Career:
Qualified graduates may be eligible for direct entry into the third year of the George Brown College Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) degree program. Bridge courses will be required.
For more information, see georgebrown.ca/T312_Diploma_to_Degree
Graduates may find employment in many areas of the renovation and construction field. Opportunities include:
Renovation
General contracting
Custom home building
Green technology
Site supervision
Project management
Estimating
Technical sales
Home inspections
Carpentry
Self-employment
Credits Transfer
Qualified graduates may be eligible for direct entry into the third year of the George Brown College Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) (T312) degree program. Bridge courses will be required.
For more information, see georgebrown.ca/T312_Diploma_to_Degree
Link to George Brown Official Website
http://www.georgebrown.ca/T148-2017-2018/