Residential Design & Construction - 849
Overview
Provides detailed information on the design and construction of residential buildings. Primarily intended for members of the general public who intend to design, build, or renovate their own residences, but it also has strong appeal for trades-persons who wish to increase their construction knowledge, or for persons seeking employment in the residential construction field. All courses are extremely practical in nature and present current building, framing, drafting, and energy-efficiency methods and techniques in an understandable and effective way.
Note: Employment in some trades requires licenses. This program is not intended to provide such licenses.
View courses available this term under Program of Studies.
You do not need to apply to begin this program, simply ensure you meet the admission requirements (listed on the Admission & Registration tab) and then you may register for any available courses.
Interested in taking a single course? No problem. Provided you have the appropriate prerequisites, these courses can be taken individually or as part of the full program.
Admission & Registration
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) OR 19 years of age or older.
You do not need to apply to begin this program. Start by ensuring you meet the admission requirements listed above and then register for the courses listed in the Program of Studies when they are offered. Some courses have prerequisites, so please check the Program of Studies for details. Find out how to register for a course.
Program of Studies
The program of studies displayed below applies to students starting the program in the 2019/20 academic year. Students who began in other academic years may require different courses to be eligible to graduate. If you have questions regarding a strategy for completion contact Continuing Education - Technology and Skills.
Click on the Course number or Course title for more information on each course.
Visit the Mohawk College Bookstore Textbook Search (opens in new window) for information on textbooks. At the start of each course the instructor will advise of required materials and supplies.
A selection of courses are available each term. Courses that are currently not available (N/A) for registration may be offered in the future – check back frequently.
Mandatory Courses
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| N/A | BLDG10091 | Residential Plumbing Basics | 24.00 | |||||||||||||
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| N/A | BLDG10092 | Residential Electrical Basics | 24.00 | |||||||||||||
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| N/A | BLDGRE027 | Construction Practice-Basic | 39.00 | |||||||||||||
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| N/A | BLDGRE028 | Framing Techniques | 36.00 | |||||||||||||
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| N/A | TDRWRE030 | Residential Drafting | 36.00 | |||||||||||||
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Select 1 from the next 2 courses
| Register | Course number | Course title | Course Hours | |||||||||||||
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| N/A | BLDGRE031 | Energy Efficient Home Design | 36.00 | |||||||||||||
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| N/A | BLDGRE032 | Trim Finishing and Cabinetry | 36.00 | |||||||||||||
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Course Schedule
The list of scheduled course offerings for this program is below. Please note that all offerings are subject to change. Not every course is offered every semester, so please consider this schedule when planning your academic path.
| Course Code | Course Name | Fall (Sep to Dec) |
Winter (Jan to Apr) |
Spring (May to Aug) |
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| BLDG10091 | Residential Plumbing Basics | Classroom | ||
| BLDG10092 | Residential Electrical Basics | Classroom | ||
| BLDGRE027 | Construction Practice-Basic | Classroom | ||
| BLDGRE028 | Framing Techniques | Classroom | Classroom | |
| TDRWRE030 | Residential Drafting | Classroom | ||
| BLDGRE031 | Energy Efficient Home Design | Classroom | ||
| BLDGRE032 | Trim Finishing and Cabinetry | Classroom |
Getting Started
Login to MyMohawk
MyMohawk is the college portal used to access your student account information, email, grades and more. Your username and password can be found on the Continuing Education Acknowledgement of Registration & Student Account form that was sent to you after you registered for your course. Visit the Getting Started - MyMohawk Guide for step-by-step instructions.
Access Mohawk Email
On the MyMohawk Home screen you will see a link to Mohawk email. Visit the Getting Started – Mohawk Email Guide to learn how to set up your account on your devices.
Access MyCanvas
On the MyMohawk Home screen you will see a link to MyCanvas, Mohawk College’s Learning Management System. Visit the Getting Started - MyCanvas Guide for step-by-step instructions. Please note your course will not appear in MyCanvas until the scheduled start date.
Find your Classroom
Room assignments for Continuing Education are available on the WhereEnCampus Portal. Visit Room Listings for more information.
Find your Textbook
Use the Mohawk College Textbook Search to find your course materials.
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