This Program is offered at the following campus locations: Dawson Creek
Description:
The Residential Construction program is a 20-week Foundation Trades Training program during which students earn credit for Carpentry Apprenticeship Level 1 Technical Training of the BC Apprenticeship program. Theoretical and practical instruction is provided through a variety of projects including stairs, forms for concrete, framed floors, walls, and roofs. Students will spend approximately seventy percent of their time in practical skills development building a construction project from start to lock-up stage.
Certification: Certificate in Residential Construction Foundation Trades Training Level 1
Program Contact: Mark Heartt
Dean: Jeff Lekstrom
Admission Requirements:
Applicants will fit one of the three specific groups:
- 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
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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
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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): 20
Program Length (Hours): 600
Program Intake Start: September
Program Intake Finish: January
Available Seats: 16
Application Deadline: One month prior to start of 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
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Once accepted, students are required to pay a non-refundable, non-transferable, non-deferrable, deposit to hold a seat in the program.
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Purchase of textbooks
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Appropriate clothing (minimum 4-6" sleeve, no shorts) and transportation to construction project site.
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Leather tool belt
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25' Imperial and Metric tape measure
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Combination square
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Olfa utility knife with locking blade
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Nail puller
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22 oz. straight claw framing hammer
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Chalk line
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Steel-toed boots with ankle support (CSA approved)
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Rubber steel-toed boots (CSA approved)
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Hard hat
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Good quality safety glass (CSA approved)
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Work gloves
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Coveralls
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Tuition for Safety Courses, Industrial Worker Fall Protection, OFA Level 1, and WHMIS.
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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:
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.
Courses:
SAFETY COURSES: Certificates obtained prior to the course must be valid and/or current for the duration of the program.