Build Your Future in Construction
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 Fundamentals Microcredential program integrates the structural and exterior phases of home construction into a single, comprehensive training experience. Over 10 weeks, participants move through classroom learning and paid, hands-on work experience while building one-bedroom, net-zero-ready modular homes.
Participants learn about construction tools and materials, installing subflooring, framing and walls, roofing, and the structural enclosure. The program also covers window installation, scaffolding setup, and stairs. Each participant gains real-world experience by contributing to the construction of a tiny home.
Graduates leave with full-time work experience, accredited Microcredential Badges awarded by Cape Breton University, pre-apprenticeship hours recognized by the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency, high school cooperative education credits from the regional Centre for Education, safety certifications, tools & supplies, and job coatching preparing you for the trades sector.
What You’ll Gain
- Practical Skills: Learn fundamental construction techniques in a real-world setting.
- Career Readiness: Become a valued member of the housing construction workforce, ready for roles such as skilled labourer or carpenter’s helper.
- Community Impact: Contribute directly to building affordable, sustainable housing in Nova Scotia, with each cohort constructing a tiny home to stay within the community.
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.
Graduates will leave with the confidence and experience to launch successful careers in the construction and trades sector.
Upcoming Program Offerings:
Sydney Offering
Duration: February 2026 - April 2026 (Currently Running)
Location: Sydney, NS
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