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Humber's Carpentry and Renovation Techniques certificate is one of three interconnected programs in the Carpentry-Construction cluster. This program, along with the Building Construction Technician diploma and Construction Engineering Technology advanced diploma, provides foundational knowledge of the carpentry profession while offering hands-on training in industry standards and regulatory compliance. Graduates can seamlessly progress from this certificate to the diploma and advanced diploma levels.
The curriculum prepares students by combining practical skills needed for trade compliance with the theoretical knowledge required for professional certification. You'll develop comprehensive expertise in core carpentry techniques and principles.
Coursework covers workplace safety protocols while teaching construction and remodeling techniques that adhere to contractual obligations, building codes, legal requirements, and professional ethics - all framed within sustainable building approaches. Instruction includes proper tool operation and supporting cost estimation processes. The program additionally emphasizes crucial workplace competencies like scheduling efficiency, collaborative skills, and analytical troubleshooting.
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:
Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent)
Grade 12 Mathematics (MAP4C, MCT4C, MDM4U, MCB4U, MGA4U, MCV4U or MHF4U or equivalent)
Two Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above
or
Mature student status
or
College or university transfer status
English Proficiency Requirements
CAEL Online or In-Person: Overall band score of 60; Cambridge English Tests Minimum FCE/CAE/CPE Score -> Minimum B2 First / C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency Score: B2 First / C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169 (with no single subscore below 162) ; Duolingo Language Test+: 105 and above+ ; IELTS Academic Level: Overall 6.0 AND No band below 5.5; MET: 56; PTE: 53 - 57; TOEFL Academic Level: 550 for paper-based test OR 80 (20L, 20W, 20S, 20R) for internet-based test