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Diploma in Carpentry - Building Construction Technician

Diploma in Carpentry - Building Construction Technician

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Diploma in Carpentry - Building Construction Technician at Durham College in Oshawa, Canada is a diploma in Applied Professions & Services programme. The programme runs for 4 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,489 per year (CAD 2,776 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma

Field: Applied Professions & Services

Duration: 4 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 2,776 / year

International tuition: CAD 15,489 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: durhamcollege.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The diploma builds foundational skill for the building construction industry, grounded in current Ontario Building Code requirements. Students build know-how in constructing homes that are sustainable, environmentally responsible and energy-efficient, using current materials while keeping carbon output low, including Net Ready and Net Zero design approaches, combining practical carpentry ability with the theoretical understanding needed across construction settings.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Entry requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, or Mature Student Status for applicants aged 19 or over without one. Subject prerequisites are Grade 12 English at the C or U level and Grade 12 mathematics at the C, M or U level; Technical Mathematics and Grade 11 or 12 Physics (C, M or U) are recommended but not required. International and non-native-English-speaking applicants must meet Durham College's general English Language Proficiency Policy: IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 88 with no section below 22, PTE Academic 53 with no section below 49, CAEL 60 overall, or Duolingo English Test 110. No minimum GPA, portfolio or interview is stated. Applicants missing the English or mathematics prerequisite can pursue Durham's Academic Upgrading or a pre-admission assessment test before applying through ontariocolleges.ca.

Application Details

Start Date: September, January and May

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for September 2026 entry the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2026 and offers must be confirmed by 1 May 2026; January 2027 entry has an equal-consideration date of 1 October 2026 (confirm by 1 November 2026); May 2027 entry has an equal-consideration date of 1 February 2027 (confirm by 1 March 2027) - applications after these dates are still assessed while seats remain, including for programs Durham lists as highly competitive (Paramedic, Practical Nursing, Dental Hygiene and similar), which share the same cycle rather than a distinct deadline. International applicants apply directly to Durham, not through ontariocolleges.ca, and are assessed on a rolling basis against each program's published intake availability; Durham publishes no fixed international closing date. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Durham College

Type: College

Campus setting: Suburban

Founded: 1967

Students: 13,000

Programs: 156

Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Carpentry - Building Construction Technician award?

Durham College awards a Diploma in the field of Applied Professions & Services on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Carpentry - Building Construction Technician take?

The programme runs for 4 semesters.

How much does Diploma in Carpentry - Building Construction Technician cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 15,489 per year (CAD 2,776 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Carpentry - Building Construction Technician be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Durham College.

What language is Diploma in Carpentry - Building Construction Technician taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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