Construction Craft Worker Foundations Program (A106)
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Leadership Claims
This program was developed in collaboration with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and is unique in Canada.
Program Overview
George Brown College’s Construction Craft Worker (A106) is a free, 18-week supported education program for individuals who identify mental health and/or addictions challenges as a barrier to education and employment. In a small group, hands-on setting, with experiential work opportunities and job-coaching support, students will develop the skills they need for entry-level work in Toronto's construction industry.
This program was developed in collaboration with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and is unique in Canada.
Full Description
George Brown College’s Construction Craft Worker (A106) program is one of two innovative Augmented Education employment-focused programs developed in partnership with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).
Designed to support those with a history of mental health and/or addiction challenges, this free, 18-week program addresses common employment barriers that exist and provides training to support employment in Toronto’s construction industry.
Construction Craft Worker Program Overview:
- unique in Canada
- 18 weeks long
- starts in April
- full-time delivery
- includes classroom and construction lab instruction
- class and construction lab time approximately 30 to 35 hours per week
- 160 hours of work placement and workshops
- graduate with an Ontario College Certificate
- tutoring and support available from program coaches
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Courses
Required Courses
| Code | Course name |
|---|---|
| BLDG 1058 | Plans, Specifications and Calculations |
| BLDG 1059 | Construction Site Safety, Tools and Equipment |
| BLDG 1060 | Concrete Work, Scaffolding and Hoisting |
| BLDG 1061 | Construction Site Works |
| BLDG 1062 | Industry Practicum |
| COUN 1033 | Field Integration |
| FAID 1003 | Standard First Aid |
| MATH 1100 | Foundation Math for Building Technologies |
| MATH 1109 | Mathematics for Building Technologies |
| WELD 1005 | Metal Cutting |
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Select, use and operate safely the tools and equipment used by construction craft workers and carpenters, masons, bricklayers and other construction-related trades.
- Select and apply appropriate material types for use in new residential/commercial construction and renovation.
- Interpret and apply relevant information in the Ontario Building Code and Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations for Construction Projects (CSAO) as they relate to construction craft worker duties and the construction industry in general.
- Identify unsafe conditions and take appropriate action on a job site.
- Interpret and visualize a finished project from an orthographical projected drawing.
- Apply construction processes to residential/commercial construction and common types of renovations.
- Solve construction-related problems using appropriate techniques in a variety of construction situations.
- Select, use and operate appropriate welding equipment (and gas) in order to exhibit proper metal-cutting techniques and procedures.
- Apply basic emergency scene management and administer basic first aid needs on job work site.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
Financial Assistance
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid webpages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
This program is not eligible for OSAP funding.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- mental health and/or addictions history
- mature student status (19 years of age or older)
Intake process involves all of the following:
- application completion
- academic assessment
- skills assessment
- interview
Course Exemptions
Due to the nature of this employment-focused program, it is only offered in block format and, as such, cannot accommodate course exemptions. Please visit our transfer guide for more information.
How to Apply
Download the application package or call the Augmented Education office at 416-415-5000, ext. 6790 or email a request to auged@georgebrown.ca.
Pour des services en français, veuillez communiquer avec nous au 416-415-5000, poste 3111 ou par courriel à frenchserviceinfo@georgebrown.ca.
Contact Us
For more information or to receive an application package, contact the Augmented Education program office at 416-415-5000, ext. 6790, or send an email request to auged@georgebrown.ca.
Pour des services en français, veuillez communiquer avec nous au 416-415-5000, poste 3111 ou par courriel à frenchserviceinfo@georgebrown.ca.
For more information about George Brown College, call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
Visit Our Campus
Thinking about attending George Brown? The Construction Craft Worker Foundations program is taught mainly at our Casa Loma Campus at 160 Kendal Ave., Toronto, Ontario.
Information sessions for the Construction Craft Worker Foundations program are held regularly. Sign up!
Book an online campus tour to see the common areas of the campus (i.e., cafeteria, student services, the gym, etc.). Choose "Work and College Preparation" as your area of interest.
You can also explore our virtual tour.
