Tiny Home Construction Finishing Fundamentals

Tiny Home Construction Finishing Fundamentals Program 

Atlantic Home Building & Renovation Sector Council is committed to equipping individuals with the essential skills and certifications needed to succeed in the construction industry. Our direct-entry Training Programs provide hands-on experience, safety certifications, and career readiness to ensure workers meet industry standards and employer expectations.

Our 10-week microcredential program, Tiny Home Construction Finishing Fundamentals, offers participants real-world building experience while focusing on basic finishing carpentry principles. The program provides paid work experience, accredited microcredentials through Cape Breton University, and Co-op credits through the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education. This program offers hands-on training in:

  • Interior & Exterior Finishing: Gain hands-on experience in flooring installation, trim work, siding, cabinetry, and more.
  • Mechanical Systems: Understand the basics of heating, cooling, ventilation, and plumbing systems in tiny homes.
  • Energy Modelling & NetZero Readiness: Learn how to assess a home’s energy performance and apply energy-efficient upgrades to meet NetZero standards.

Earn your Industry Certifications

Participants in our THCFF Program also earn essential safety certifications to enhance their employability and workplace readiness thanks to our training partners. Certifications include:

  • First Aid/CPR Certification – Ensuring participants can respond to medical emergencies on-site.
  • Scaffolding (End Frame) Training – Teaching safe scaffold assembly, usage, and compliance with industry regulations.
  • Ladder Safety and Awareness – Covering best practices for ladder usage and accident prevention.
  • Fall Prevention Certification – Providing knowledge on harness use, fall protection systems, and working at heights.
  • WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) – Educating participants on handling hazardous materials safely.
  • Occupational Health and Safety for New Workers – Introducing key safety protocols and employer expectations in the construction industry.

Upcoming Cohorts

  • Cohort 1 – VCLA (Oakdene Avenue, Kentville) Sept 8th to November 14th
  • Cohort 2 – PeopleWorx (Opportunity Lane, Coldbrook) November 24th to February 13th
  • Cohort 3 – March 23rd to May 29th at Lawrencetown Education Centre (10 Middle Road, Lawrencetown)

Expressions Are Open For Cohort 1!

 

 

 Reach out to Jessica.ward@AHBRSC.com with your Expression of Interest!

Thanks To Our THCF Partners