PROGRAMS

Tiny Home Construction Finishing Fundamentals

The Finishing Touch!

The Housing Construction 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.

The Tiny Home Construction Finishing program builds on foundational skills and focuses on the detailed finishing work of a tiny home. Participants learn proper use of tools and materials while working on stairs, scaffolding, and detailed interior and exterior components. Training includes installing interior doors and trim, exterior trim and finish, wall and ceiling paneling, and cabinetry. The program emphasizes precision and quality workmanship to prepare participants for industry expectations. Graduates complete the program with a Certificate of Completion and the skills to move into employment or advanced construction training.

What You’ll Gain

  • 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.
  • 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 Program Offerings: 

Cohort 1

Duration: September 8th - November 14th, 2025 (Application period opens July 1, 2024) 
Location: Kentville, NS

Cohort 2

Duration: November 24th - February3rd, 2025 (Application period opens September, 2025) 
Location: Coldbrook, NS

Cohort 3

Duration: March 23rd - May 29th, 2026 (Application period opens January, 2026) 
Location: Coldbrook, NS

Learn More

Questions? Ready to Apply?

  Email Jessica

Want to hire a participant who graduated from a recent Cohort?

  Email Nick



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