College Certificate – Carpentry & Renovation Techniques (T965)

The Carpentry & Renovation Techniques certificate program at St. Clair College provides students with practical skills and foundational knowledge in the residential construction and home renovation sectors:

• Hands-on Building Skills: Covers essential carpentry techniques, including wall/roof framing, roofing, siding, drywall installation, flooring, deck/outdoor structure construction, and window/door installation.

• Centre for Construction Innovation & Production: Conducts practical lab work in St. Clair College’s dedicated trades facility, utilizing industry-standard tools and safety protocols.

• Real-World Build Projects: Integrates comprehensive construction and renovation projects into the curriculum, offering direct application of building codes, layout techniques, and estimation skills.

• Skills Competitions: Provides opportunities for students to test their technical capabilities and network with employers through regional and provincial trade skills competitions.

• Career Opportunities: Prepares graduates to work directly with general contractors, renovation firms, framing crews, or building material suppliers.

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 83.0

• PTE: 60.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional & Direct Admission Options:

• Direct Admission (Pending Scores): Applicants awaiting official language test results can apply directly and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

• English Pathway Courses: Applicants may satisfy language requirements by completing English language courses prior to starting the academic program, with length determined by initial language proficiency levels.

Entrance scholarships for international students at St. Clair College are automatically evaluated upon enrollment (excluding ESL and EAP programs):

Scholarship Amounts by Program Structure:

1-Year Certificate: $500 CAD

2-Year Diploma: $1,000 CAD

3-Year Advanced Diploma: $1,500 CAD

4-Year Degree: $2,000 CAD

Application & Assessment: No separate application is required; eligible students are automatically assessed upon admission.

Disbursement Criteria: Funds are deposited directly into the student’s college account after September 18, 2026, upon confirmation of a valid study permit and full-time enrollment in the Fall 2026 intake.