Courses
Semester 1
- Estimating, Calculations and Layout CNST0002
Units/ Hours: 24
This course will introduce the apprentice to the procedures of estimating material quantities and related cost with respect to residential construction as per residential plans and specifications. Note: Each candidate must be indentured to a qualified contractor or Union and be registered with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities - Workplace/Employed Workers Support Branch.
Pre-Requisites
- Plans, Specifications and Codes CNST0006
Units/ Hours: 40
This course is divided into two sections.Section 1 deals with the interpretation of imperial and metric residential working drawings. Extensive use will be made of the Ontario Building Code to ensure that construction drawings are in compliance. Also included, a preliminary look at electrical, plumbing and barrier free accessSection 2 is designed around word processing software to enable the student to generate professional reports and quotations. Note: Each candidate must be indentured to a qualified contractor or Union and be registered with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities - Workplace/Employed Workers Support Branch.
Pre-Requisites
- Residential Construction CNST0011
Units/ Hours: 176
This course covers the layout of floors, walls, and roofs with gable, mansard, gambrel and hip rafters as associated with residential construction. Also to be covered are sound and heat insulation along with exterior/interior finishing, including window and door trim. Note: Each candidate must be indentured to a qualified contractor or Union and be registered with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities - Workplace/Employed Workers Support Branch.
Pre-Requisites