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Carpentry - Apprenticeship Level 1 to 4
Program at a Glance
Length
7 weeks
Credential
Certificate
School
Delivery Method
On Campus
Campus
Silver King
Intake Dates
Fall
Winter
Spring
Contacts
Have Questions?
Rob Schwarzer
Overview
Selkirk College is endorsed by Skilled Trades BC to deliver all four levels of Carpentry Apprenticeship Technical Training to registered carpentry apprentices.
Each level of training consists of a full-time (30 hours per week), seven-week, on-campus program of study. Activities include classroom sessions where as an apprentice you will learn theoretical principles of carpentry, and shop sessions where knowledge is put to use in the mastery of practical skills.
Consider Carpentry If You Are
- Detail-oriented
- Good with your hands
- Comfortable working with a team
- Hardworking and organized
- Easily adaptable to diverse environments
- Able to conceptualize and visualize finished products
Upon successful completion of the Level 4 technical training session, apprentices write the Interprovincial Trade Qualification examination. Those who pass the exam and complete the work-based hours earn the BC Certificate of Apprenticeship, the BC Certificate of Qualification, and the Interprovincial Standard Red Seal Endorsement.
Apprenticeship Requirements
- 840 in-class training hours, completed in four levels (7 weeks each)
- 6,480 practical workplace hours
Program Outcomes
Level 1
Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to:
- Apply safe work practices
- Use construction drawings and specifications
- Interpret building codes and bylaws
- Plan and organize work
- Perform trade mathematics
- Use tools and equipment
- Use levelling instruments and equipment
- Use access, rigging and hoisting equipment
- Lay out building locations
- Complete concrete formwork activities
- Demonstrate wood frame construction techniques
- Control the forces acting on a building
Level 2
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Use construction drawings and specifications
- Interpret building codes and bylaws
- Use tools and equipment
- Use site layout equipment
- Lay out building locations
- Complete concrete formwork activities
- Demonstrate wood frame construction techniques
- Install finishing materials
- Control the forces acting on a building
- Control heat and sound transmission
- Control air and moisture movement in buildings
Level 3
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Use construction drawings and specifications
- Interpret building codes and bylaws
- Use tools and equipment
- Apply excavation and shoring practices
- Complete concrete formwork activities
- Build roof systems
- Install finishing materials
Level 4
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Interpret building codes and bylaws
- Plan and organize work
- Use site layout equipment
- Prepare building site
- Demonstrate wood frame construction techniques
- Install interior finishes
- Install interior floor, ceiling and wall systems
- Control the forces acting on a building
Admission Requirements
The following admission requirements are specific to the Carpentry Foundation Program:
- Indentured in Carpentry Apprenticeship
- Active work apprenticeship sponsor
- Successful completion of previous level
Additional Requirements
- Physically fit, (mobility/lifting) good manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, balance, work at heights and in adverse weather.
- An interview (in person or by telephone) with the school chair or designate may be required before entry to the program. Interview results are not used as criteria for admission.
Graduation and Promotion
Minimum of 70% required to receive credential.
Tuition & Fees
All amounts are estimates and are subject to change. Tuition amounts are based on a full-time course load. Please note that many programs have additional costs beyond those listed here. For more information, please visit Tuition & Fees.
Carpentry Foundation - Certificate
As the backbone of vibrant communities, your work as a carpenter will be in high demand, giving your career high earning and growth potential. With this trade, you’ll enjoy the flexibility of being an independent contractor or the security of working for larger organizations.
Program at a Glance
Length
6 months (24 weeks)
Credential
Certificate
School
Delivery Method
On Campus
Campus
Silver King
Intake Dates
Fall
Winter
Contacts
Have Questions?
Rob Schwarzer
Overview
Students engage in a variety of classroom and shop activities. Theoretical principles of construction are learned in the classroom, while the majority of the time is spent in the shop where students learn and gain mastery of practical carpentry skills. Early activities include the fabrication of small projects where students learn safe practices, proper tool use and fundamental construction techniques. Gradually, students build structures of increased complexity that simulate real-world construction scenarios. Students learn to lay out buildings and to construct concrete formwork, floors, walls, roofs, and stairs in compliance with BC Building Code standards.
Educational Benefits
- Theoretical principles of carpentry
- Practical in-shop training
- 450 work-based hours (towards your “on-the-job apprenticeship component”)
- Credit for your level one technical training
- Knowledge of provincial and national codes
This 24-week program prepares learners for entry level positions as apprentice carpenters with home builders or building contracting companies involved in residential, commercial, or industrial construction. Students earn credit for the Level One technical training component of the carpentry apprenticeship as well as advance credit for 450 work-based hours of the practical on-the-job component of an apprenticeship.
Job Duties
- Concrete, wood and metal frame construction
- Installation of interior and exterior finishing
- Residential, commercial and industrial projects
- Conforming to plans, specifications and local building codes
Graduates of the Carpentry Foundation Program at Selkirk College typically find employment as apprentice carpenters engaged in the construction of wood, metal and concrete structures in residential, commercial, institutional and industrial settings. You'll get practical experience and detailed in-class training so you’ll know how to create buildings from the ground-up and deliver the results employers want.
Youth Train in Trades
The Youth Train in Trades program is designed to help secondary school students get a head start on careers in the trades while earning credit towards their high school graduation. Learn more online at Skilled Trades BC.
For more information, speak with your high school guidance counsellor or get in touch with Selkirk College’s Industry and Trades administrative assistant.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to:
- Apply safe work practices
- Use construction drawings and specifications
- Interpret building codes and bylaws
- Plan and organize work
- Perform trade mathematics
- Use tools and equipment
- Use levelling instruments and equipment
- Use access, rigging and hoisting equipment
- Lay out building locations
- Complete concrete formwork activities
- Demonstrate wood frame construction techniques
- Control the forces acting on a building
Admission Requirements
The following admission requirements are specific to the Carpentry Foundation Program:
- Graduation from a British Columbia senior secondary school or equivalent
- Workplace Math 11, or Selkirk AUD Math 46, with minimum of 60% or better
- Consideration will be given to mature individuals (19 years or older) who are not senior secondary school graduates, provided they are working to complete the recommended education:
- Grade 10 or equivalent including English 10, Mathematics 10
- Grade 12 preferred
- All applicants are required to complete a computerized placement test using the College Readiness Tool (CRT) in reading, writing and mathematics once they have submitted their application.
- Employers may require a higher level of math as part of their hiring policies.
Additional Requirements
- A refundable tool deposit of $100 will be required at the start of the program.
- Physically fit, (mobility/lifting) good manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, balance, work at heights and in adverse weather.
- An interview (in person or by telephone) with the school chair or designate may be required before entry to the program. Interview results are not used as criteria for admission.
Graduation and Promotion
Minimum of 70% required to receive credential.
Tuition & Fees
All amounts are estimates and are subject to change. Tuition amounts are based on a full-time course load. Please note that many programs have additional costs beyond those listed here. For more information, please visit Tuition & Fees.
Core Skills for Facilities Maintenance 1 (Full Course)
This six-week program provides hands-on training for all skill levels and is taught by industry professionals. Branch into a new career or upgrade your knowledge in the facilities maintenance industry. Course includes one week for each of the following: General Facilities Maintenance Overview, Roofing, Carpentry, Flooring, HVAC & Plumbing.
Visit our registration page for course locations, times and fees.
Core Skills for Facilities Maintenance 5: Carpentry Basics
In this 30-hour theory and practical course students will learn basic carpentry knowledge and skills. Students will learn safety skills, theory behind carpentry and practical skills to complete carpentry tasks. This course is an introductory course and provides individuals with an opportunity to explore this trade. This experience will help you prepare for a Facilities Maintenance position.
In this course, students will learn basic carpentry skills, how to safely use carpentry tools, learn carpentry trades math, about important structural components in houses and decks, about cladding, trim, gutters and perimeter drainage, how to identify rot issues and infestation problems, the causes and how to repair them, how to repair cabinets, countertops, shelving and interior moulding, how to apply personal safety to ensure a safe working environment.
Students will work with: SPF (spruce, pine, fir) building material to construct stairs and walls, appropriate material to repair drywall damage.
Students will have an introduction to the BC Building Code and WorkSafe BC, repairing and installing doors and windows, concrete work including preparing forms and repairing damaged concrete.
Course Completion
Students who attend 100% of the course and achieve a minimum of 70% on assignments, practical and written assessments will receive a certificate of completion for this course. Students who successful complete all 6 courses of the Core Skills for Facilities Maintenance will receive a program certificate of completion.
Visit our registration page for course locations, times and fees.
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