Carpentry Apprenticeship

6-Week Technical Training at Silver King, Nelson

Program Calendar

2012

• Level 1 - March 26 - May 4
• Level 2 - October 1 - November 9
• Level 1 - November 13 - December 21

2013

• Level 3 - January 2 - February 8 (projected)
• Level 4 - February 11 - March 22 (projected)

Note: The above projected dates/Levels are subject to change.

Program Objectives

Selkirk College, in cooperation with the Industry Training Authority, offers Carpentry Technical Training for all four levels required for apprenticeship. Each level consists of a six week program that meets 30 hours per week.

The apprenticeship process requires time spent on the job supplemented by in-school training. A carpentry apprentice must complete a four-year program including 6,480 workplace hours and 720 in-school hours of training completed in four levels, each for six weeks. After completion and achievement of a passing grade, the apprentice will hold the BC Certificate of Apprenticeship, BC Certificate of Qualification, and the Interprovincial Standard Endorsement also known as Red Seal.

Admission Requirements

• indentured in Carpentry Apprenticeship, and
• graduation from a British Columbia Senior Secondary School or equivalent, and
• physically fit (mobility, lifting), have good manual dexterity, good hand-eye coordination and balance, and be able to work at heights and in adverse weather.

Math Requirements

Career Potential

Carpenters perform all work in connection with the assembly and erection of forms for concrete, wood and metal frame construction, and install interior and exterior finishing for residential, commercial and industrial projects, while conforming to plans, specifications and local building codes.

A carpenter may work independently or within an organization. Most carpenters earn between $15 and $30 per hour depending on their skill, qualifications, location and employer.  Carpenters can advance to senior level positions such as foreperson, contractor or subcontractor where they can earn $50 or more per hour.

Approximate Expenses

Total program expenses are comprised of both College Fees and Program Specific Fees.

Course of Studies

CRPLN 190 Carpentry Apprenticeship Level 1

CRPLN 290 Carpentry Apprenticeship Level 2

CRPLN 390 Carpentry Apprenticeship Level 3