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Residential Construction - Foundation Trades Training (Level 2)

Residential Construction 

This Program is offered at the following campus locations:

Chetwynd, Dawson Creek

Description:

The Residential Construction Level 2 program is a 12-week program during which students earn credit for Carpentry Apprenticeship Level 2 Technical Training of the BC Apprenticeship program. This program builds on the skills learned in the level one Residential Construction program, while introducing students to finishing work and rigging/hoisting.

Certification:  Certificate in Residential Construction Foundation Trades Training Level 2

Program Contact: Mark Heartt

Dean: Jeff Lekstrom

Admission Requirements:

Applicants will fit one of the three specific groups:

  1. High school dual credit students:
    Grade 10 level completion that includes:
    Grade 10 English, or Career and College Preparation English 030, with 67% (C+) or higher
    Grade 10 Math (Apprenticeship and Workplace Math), or Career and College Preparation Math 030, with 67% (C+) or higher
  2. Adults - Submission of a high school transcript indicating Grade 10 level completion that includes:
    Grade 10 English, or Career and College Preparation English 030, with 67% (C+) or higher
    Grade 10 Math (Applications or Principles), or Career and College Preparation Math 030, with 67% (C+) or higher
  3. Adults or high school dual credit students - Completion of assessment:
    An applicant who does not have the above academic background is required to write an assessment in Reading Comprehension, Number Operations, Problem Solving, and Science; and achieve a minimum Grade Equivalent (GE) score of 10.0 or higher. Based on the results of the assessment, applicants may be required to participate in an assessment interview to determine admissibility. Interview may be conducted via teleconference if necessary.

Program Length (Weeks):  12 weeks

Program Length (Hours):  360 hours

Program Intake Start:  Start: February

Program Intake Finish:  Finish: April

Available Seats:  16

Application Deadline:  Complete applications must be received one month prior to start of the program.

Career Prospects:

Excellent opportunities exist in the local and regional industry for carpenters. Above average salaries are offered and excellent working conditions exist.

Affiliations:

Industry Training Authority, Trades Program Advisory Committees

Additional Requirements and Supplies:

  • Application Fee and Trades Assessment Fee (if applicable). Please refer to the Tuition Schedule
  • Once accepted, students are required to pay a non-refundable, non-transferable, non-deferrable, deposit to hold a seat in the program.
  • Purchase of textbooks
  • Appropriate clothing (minimum 4-6" sleeves, no shorts) and transportation to construction project site.
  • Leather tool belt
  • 25' Imperial and Metric tape measure
  • Combination square
  • Olfa utility knife with locking blade
  • Nail puller
  • 22 ox. straight claw framing hammer
  • Chalk line
  • Steel-toed boots with ankle support CSA approved
  • Steel-toed rubber boots CSA approved
  • Hard hat
  • Good quality safety glasses CSA approved
  • Work gloves
  • Coveralls

Students are required to sign and adhere to the Trades and Apprenticeship Safety and Attendance Policy.

Eligibility for Canada Student Loans:  Yes 

Visit StudentAid BC to apply for financial assistance online.

Required Minimum Grade:  70%

Residency Requirements:  100% or approval of the Dean

Additional Information:  RCON 200 Residential Construction, Level 2 (360 hours)

Application Deadline:  All complete applications must be received one month prior to start of the program. Completed application received after this date will be reviewed based on seat availability.

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