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Building Renovation Technology is a three-year advanced diploma program with a co-operative education component. Students will learn to plan, implement, and lead building and renovation projects. Graduates of this program will be equipped with proven skills through two co-op education work terms.

This three-year Building Renovation Technology Advanced Diploma program will prepare students to plan, implement, and lead building and renovation projects and equip them with the skills to manage the technical and business operations related to a range of building projects in the residential and light commercial sectors of the construction industry.
The program will address the changes in the Ontario Building Code, introduced in January 2017, which dramatically increased the requirement for buildings to be sustainable and highly energy efficient.

Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

1. develop and use strategies for ongoing professional development to remain current with industry changes, enhance work performance and explore career opportunities.

2. comply with and monitor health and safety practices and procedures in accordance with current legislation and regulations.

3. prepare quotes and monitor that work is completed in compliance with the rights and conditions of contractual obligations, the Ontario and/or National Building Codes, applicable laws, bylaws, standards and ethical practices in the building construction and renovation field.

4. promote and maintain sustainability practices* in the implementation of building construction and renovation projects*.

5. facilitate the collaboration and interaction among a range of tradespersons and project stakeholders* to support timely completion of building construction and renovation projects*.

6. review and interpret project plans and produce technical sketches and documents to support building construction and renovation projects*.

7. use technologies to obtain, analyze, organize and communicate building construction and renovation information.

8. analyze and solve technical problems related to the design and implementation of building construction and renovation projects* by applying the principles of advanced technical mathematics*, building design and building science*.

9. select, maintain and safely use hand tools, and portable and stationary power tools, when performing layout, cutting, fitting and assembly operations.

10. complete building and renovation stages, from site layout and footings to the application of interior and exterior finishes, in accordance with blueprint specifications and conservation* principles.

11. evaluate the methods employed and the use of equipment and materials involved in the completion of building construction and renovation projects*.

Career Information

Graduates of Fanshawes Building Renovation Technology program can find employment in entry level positions in residential and light commercial sectors of the construction industry, including custom homebuilders and renovators, carpenters, general contractors, home and building inspectors, estimators, energy efficiency and green/sustainable builders and project managers.

Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawes Building Renovation Technology program:

Survey Technician

Use robotic total states, survey instruments, digital levels and 3D laser scanners to assist survey crew in the field.

Handyman Helper

Get involved in a little bit of everything, such as building fences, decks, general carpentry, patios, drywall repair and finishing.

Control Mechanic

Perform skilled electrical work associated with direct digital control and pneumatic environmental control systems and other related processes.