Construction Carpentry-Advanced Housing (Ontario College Diploma) - Algonquin College of Applied Arts and TechnologyCarpentry Education in CanadaCarpentry and Woodworking Programs -- Community College Programs
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Construction Carpentry-Advanced Housing (Ontario College Diploma) - Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology The Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology's 2-year Construction Carpentry -Advanced Housing Diploma, offered at the Perth Campus, is designed for individuals interested in the practical and theoretical aspects 'of energy efficient, environmentally-responsible, healthy housing' construction and carpentry. The Program's first year will expose students to the rudimentary skills of carpentry. The latter is the profession dealing with the assembly, construction, installation, maintenance, repair, restoration, and/or renovation of architectures, components, forms, and/or structures created primarily from wood or wood-substitutes. Professions related to Carpentry include Cabinetmaking (Joinery), Millwork, Planermill, Refinishing, Wood Products and Manufacturing, and Woodworking. The Program's second year will advance the studentsÆ knowledge and skills of environmentally-conscious construction and carpentry including an in-depth examination of 'advanced framing techniques and green building principles' and 'energy efficient design and assemblies.' Graduates of the program may pursue employment, career advancement, and/or further educational opportunities in carpentry or related fields. Career-wise, typically, graduates may be employed in both the private and public sectors, usually in the construction industry working on commercial/industrial, maintenance, or residential projects with a focus 'on energy efficient and healthy buildings.' The precise work a carpenter performs on any given project is determined by the specific requirements of that project. Some carpenters, though, specialize in one or a limited number of tasks demanded of their craft. For example, some carpenters may focus on basement cribbing, exterior and/or interior finishing, flooring, form and/or frame construction, or stair construction, among others. The working conditions a carpenter faces varies from job to job, and he/she may work indoors and/or outdoors. Usually, carpenters working mostly indoors are employed year-round, 40 hours per week while those employed primarily outdoors often work overtime during peak construction times and face periods of unemployment, especially during certain seasons like Winter. Some carpentry jobs will present risks for personal injuries, particularly from things like falling or flying objects, power equipment, sharp tools and materials, and slippery surfaces, among others. Individuals who aspire to advance their careers as carpenters may be interested in pursuing further educational opportunities to refine and enhance their abilities, particularly via an apprenticeship. The latter is a method of learning a trade through a combination of periods of in-class, technical/theoretical education and periods of paid, on-the-job training. During the latter portions of an apprenticeship, the student (apprentice) will work under the direction of a certified, journeyperson member of the trade one is learning, in an indentured capacity, for a specified amount of time. A journeyperson is an individual who has earned the standards of practice of his/her trade. Graduates of the Advanced Housing Diploma may qualify for advanced credits towards an apprenticeship program. The advantage of completing an apprenticeship is not only that one acquires in-depth knowledge and skills in a trade but also that, within the latter, one's career opportunities and salary potential are normally increased. Furthermore, once an individual has obtained journeyperson status, he/she may be eligible to have his/her certification as such endorsed by the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program (Red Seal). The latter enables the journeyperson to practice his/her trade throughout Canada, provided the trade is designated in that locale, without undergoing further examinations. Moreover, journeypersons may, after obtaining several years of experience beyond an apprenticeship, become educators, supervisors, and/or trainers of their respective trades Admission to the Construction Carpentry program is a two-stage process. Firstly, applicants must be admitted to the College. Applicants under 19 years of age must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Individuals with an OSSD or equivalent who completed Basic Level senior English and/or Mathematics courses, Open courses, or Workplace courses 'will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission.' Applicants who do not possess a high school diploma but who are 19 years of age or older may apply as a Mature Student. The latter's 'eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $40.00 will be charged.' Secondly, to qualify for the Program, applicants must have taken Grade 11 Mathematics (MBF3C or equivalent) and Grade 12 English (ENG4C or equivalent). An applicant's abilities in English and/or Mathematics will be a factor in determining acceptance into the Program in instances where 'the number of qualified applicants exceed the number of available places.'
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