This Program is offered at the following campus locations: Dawson Creek
Description:
A carpenter is a person who performs all work in connection with the assembly and erection of falsework and forms for concrete, wood and metal frame construction, and installs interior and exterior finishing metals for residential, commercial, and industrial projects, while conforming to plans and specifications and local building codes. Other trade skills include layout, rigging/signaling, cutting/welding and the erection and dismantling of scaffolding.
The learner will receive Provincial Apprenticeship Curriculum pertinent to the apprenticeship level in which s/he is enrolled. Upon successful completion of all four levels and appropriate time in the trade, the learner may be eligible to write the Inter-provincial exam in carpentry.
Certification: Carpentry Apprenticeship Certificate
Program Contact: Pam Eales
Dean: Jeff Lekstrom
Admission Requirements:
Level 1
- Registered Apprentice with the Industry Training Authority; or
- Proof of successful completion of related Foundation Trades Training program.
Level 2
- Successful completion of Level 1 Apprenticeship Technical Training; or
- Successful challenge of the Industry Training Authority Level 1 Placement Exam.
Level 3
- Successful completion of Level 2 Apprenticeship Technical Training; or
- Successful challenge of the Industry Training Authority Level 2 Placement Exam
Level 4
- Successful completion of Level 3 Apprenticeship Technical Training; or
- Successful challenge of the Industry Training Authority Level 3 Placement Exam.
Program Length (Weeks): Six weeks per level
Program Length (Hours): 1080
Program Intake Start: Refer to Trades Schedule
Program Intake Finish: Refer to Trades Schedule
Available Seats: 16
Application Deadline: One week prior to course start
Career Prospects:
Opportunities exist in the local and regional industry for Carpenters. Above average salaries are offered, as well as, excellent working environments.
Affiliations: Industry Training Authority
Additional Requirements and Supplies:
- Tuition, Materials, Student, and Application fees
- Footwear having CSA safety-toe protection
- CSA safety glasses with clear lenses
- Once accepted, students are required to pay a non-refundable, non-transferable, non-deferrable deposit to hold a seat in the program
- Textbooks
- Students are required to sign and adhere to the Trades and Apprenticeship Safety and Attendance Policy
Eligibility for Canada Student Loans: No
Required Minimum Grade: 70%
Residency Requirements: 100%
Courses: