Carpentry and Renovation Technician (Optional Co-op)

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Program description - September 2026

Build your future with Conestoga's Carpentry and Renovation Technician (Optional Co-op) diploma.

If you're a high school graduate who enjoys working with tools and seeing the results of your hard work, Conestoga's two-year Carpentry and Renovation Technician program is your hands-on path to a rewarding career in construction. With Ontario's growing demand for skilled trades and new housing, carpenters are more essential than ever, and this program prepares you to meet that need.

You'll begin by learning the fundamentals of residential and light commercial construction, including interior and exterior building techniques. In the second year, you'll dive into renovations, project planning, outdoor structures and business operations. Students can also choose an optional co-op stream to gain real-world experience and build connections with employers. Graduates may be eligible for exemption from Level 1 in-school apprenticeship training as a general carpenter.

What you'll learn

  • Interior and exterior construction techniques
  • Renovation of existing structures and outdoor builds
  • Project planning and business operations
  • Hands-on experience through co-op and jobsite training
  • Career readiness for residential and light commercial carpentry

 

Note:

  • This is a highly competitive program. Apply by February 1 (for September), July 15 (for January). See oversubscribed programs for more information.

Program details

Code: 1142
Start: September 2026
Campus: Cambridge – Reuter Dr.
Delivery: In person
Length: 2 years
Credential: Ontario College Diploma

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Estimated tuition & fees

Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2026 and later will be available Spring 2026.

Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2026 and later will be available Spring 2026.

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Financial assistance

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs-based program designed to help eligible Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance (grants and loans) for educational costs and living expenses. The amount of funding you are eligible for depends on your program, course load, educational and living expenses, and financial situation. Apply for assistance on the and visit OSAP & aid for more information.

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Co-op information

  • Co-op programs add value to your education. Earn money while you apply what you've learned in a real workplace environment. Visit Co-operative education for more information.
  • The College cannot guarantee co-op employment. All co-op students are required to conduct an independent co-op job search in addition to the supports and services provided by the Department of Co-op Education.
  • Students are responsible for their own transportation and associated costs in order to complete work term requirements. Work locations may not always be readily accessible by public transportation.
  • In order to participate in a WIL experience/Co-op work term, students must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Applying to the co-op stream

  • All applicants apply to the non co-op program. Students will be informed of the application deadline and process to apply for the Co-op Stream. Labour market conditions determine the number of co-op seats in optional co-op programs. Not every student who meets academic eligibility requirements will be admitted to the co-op stream.
  • To be considered for admission to the co-op stream, students are required to achieve a minimum overall 80% session weighted average in Level 1 with no dropped or failed courses.
  • International students will require work permits to utilize the co-op job board for job search and to accept employment. Students are currently experiencing longer than usual wait times for work permits. Please be advised that there will be no co-op program service fee refunds after the program withdrawal for refund date. Students that have not received their work permit and choose to remain in co-op after the program withdrawal for refund date do so at their own risk and will not be refunded. If you are concerned about receiving your work permit in time to achieve co-op employment, please discuss your situation with your co-op advisor as early as possible.

Delivery sequence - September 2026 - Cambridge – Reuter Dr.

This delivery sequence is for the co-op option.

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