Program Overview
Fulfill your entrepreneurial vision with a career in the residential and light commercial renovation sector.
What you'll learn
- Develop skills and training required to join the entrepreneurial trend of home and commercial renovation.
- Explore design and architectural styles, interior and exterior finishes, cabinetry, and millwork.
- Acquire specialized training in carpentry hand and power tools, construction materials, wood and wood products, and workplace safety.
- Apply construction and project management principles to renovation projects including project scheduling, materials resourcing, cost estimating, risk analysis, sub-contracting, cost control strategies and project closeout.
- Understand the importance of waste management and incorporate the 3R’s (reduce, reuse, recycle) into renovation projects.
- Experience an intensive hands-on education consisting of various lab and practical projects; participate in a local community renovation project.
- Acquire practical knowledge and skills needed to operate a small business.