Diploma in Carpentry and Renovation Technician

George Brown College

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Diploma in Carpentry and Renovation Technician at George Brown College in Toronto, Canada is a diploma in Civil Engineering & Construction programme. The programme runs for 4 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 18,785 per year (CAD 4,375 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Civil Engineering & Construction
Duration: 4 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 4,375 / year
International tuition: CAD 18,785 / year

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

This two-year program is eligible for a $40,000 scholarship.* The two-year Carpentry and Renovation Technician diploma program gets you ready for a career in the renovation and light construction field. You’ll gain hands-on skills in carpentry, construction site safety and renovations, plus the busi…

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission is competitive on academic achievement and requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including Grade 12 English (C or U) and either Grade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12 Math (C or U); meeting these minimums does not guarantee a seat, since George Brown may require higher grades. Applicants 19 or older with no OSSD may apply as mature students and either sit the George Brown Admissions Assessment in English and math or complete the equivalent upgrading credits. This programme page does not restate a language-test table, but George Brown's institution-wide English Proficiency requirement applies to every applicant whose prior study was not in English: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 per skill band), TOEFL iBT 80 (minimum 20 per skill), PTE Academic 54 (minimum 50 per skill), CAEL 60 overall, or Duolingo English Test 110 overall (minimum 90 production), or the College's own English assessment.

Application Details

Start Date: Intakes: September (Fall) and January (Winter). In the published 2026-27 cycle, Fall 2026 classes begin 8 September 2026; Winter 2027 classes begin 11 January 2027.
Application Deadline: No program-specific application deadline is published; George Brown follows the standard Ontario college cycle. DOMESTIC applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for programs starting in Fall 2027 the application opens on 26 September 2026, colleges may release offers from 1 November 2026, the equal consideration date is 1 February 2027 (applications completed by that date are ranked together, and later ones are then handled first-come, first-served while seats remain), and an offer for a September start must be accepted by 1 May 2027, with the tuition deposit due in June 2027. INTERNATIONAL applicants have no fixed deadline: they apply directly to George Brown and are assessed selectively on a rolling basis until the intake is full, so a program can close early. In the 2026-27 cycle George Brown opened the September 2026 intake on 6 October 2025, January 2027 on 2 February 2026 and May 2027 on 1 June 2026.

About George Brown College

Type: College
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1967
Students: 30,198
Programs: 175
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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  • Assist-On Scholarship for International Students — CAD 1,000
  • English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Scholarship — CAD 1,000
  • International Centre Student Bursary
  • International Certificate/Postgraduate Certificate Scholarship — CAD 2,000
  • International Diploma/Degree Scholarship ($1,000) — CAD 1,000

Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Carpentry and Renovation Technician award?

George Brown College awards a Diploma in the field of Civil Engineering & Construction on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Carpentry and Renovation Technician take?

The programme runs for 4 semesters.

How much does Diploma in Carpentry and Renovation Technician cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 18,785 per year (CAD 4,375 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Carpentry and Renovation Technician be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at George Brown College.

What language is Diploma in Carpentry and Renovation Technician taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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