Carpenter

Diploma of Vocational Education

Duration: 33 weeks

Program Description

The 9-month Carpenter Diploma program is a provincially-accredited apprenticeship curriculum that was developed by government and approved by the Provincial Apprenticeship and Certification Board. The program provides students with a wide range of skills that are needed to work as a first-year apprentice, including those related to safety, blueprint reading, estimating, layouts and footings, interior/exterior finish, stairs, floor and wall finishes and many others. Most courses are designed in such a way that students spend time divided equally between the classroom and carpentry shop.

Apprenticeship Training

The Carpenter program is an apprenticeship trades program. Courses completed at Academy Canada meet the requirements to become an Entry-Level Carpenter. Once this training is completed and the graduate obtains their first position in the trade, s/he must register as an Apprentice with the Department of Education (Division of Industrial Training). Government will then cover the costs associated with regular advanced training as the apprentice gains experience and works towards completing their Journeyperson exam. Passing this examination will result in receiving Red Seal Certification.

Entry Level Courses

Carpentry Fundamentals
Occupational Health and Safety
WHMIS
Standard First Aid
Confined Space Awareness
Fall Protection Awareness
Powerline Hazards
Chainsaw Safety
Blueprint Reading
Residential Estimating
Layout and Footings
Wall Forms
Floor and Wall Framing
Exterior Finish
Roof Fundamentals
Interior Fundamentals
Interior Trim
Stair Fundamentals
Scaffolding
Introduction to Apprenticeship
Fall Protection Awareness
Math Essentials
(Trade) Math Fundamentals
Communication Essentials
Workplace Essentials
Computer Essentials

Employment Opportunities

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates may be eligible for employment (depending on specific hiring practices) in various sectors of the construction industry. Opportunities also exist for self-employment.

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Entrance Requirements

High School Graduates or Equivalent

High School Graduates or equivalent are eligible for admission to the Carpenter program. Students must complete an application form and provide a copy of High School, Adult Basic Education, or G.E.D. results. Under certain circumstances, students who do not meet the formal High School requirements may be accepted upon the recommendation of a High School Principal or Guidance Counsellor. Please contact an Admissions Officer for further details.

Mature Students

Mature students are eligible for admission to the Carpenter program. These students must be 19 years of age or older, complete an application form, provide a copy of most recent marks, and write a Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) as arranged by Academy Canada.

Supporting Documents

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For further information, please contact an Admissions Officer at 1-800-561-8000 or visit the information request page.

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Program start dates are subject to sufficient enrollment.

Academy Canada reserves the right to modify any programs, courses, topics, objectives, etc.