Harmonized Carpentry Apprenticeship
Note: New Carpenter Apprentices starting the program after April 2017 will be required to complete their levels in the harmonized program. For an explanation of why Carpentry is being Harmonized in BC please see the Industry Training Authority.
Harmonized apprentice levels will be regularly scheduled as follows:
- Level 1 intakes offered after April 1, 2017
- Level 2 intakes offered after April 1, 2018
- Level 3 intakes offered after April 1, 2019
- Level 4 intakes offered after April 1, 2020
Current Carpentry Apprentices will have the following options to complete their training:
Option 1: Complete the current program
Apprentices that began their training prior to April 2017 are encouraged to complete each level of training in their current stream as follows:
- Level 2 by March 31, 2018
- Level 3 by March 31, 2019
- Level 4 by March 31, 2020
Option 2: Transition from the current stream to the harmonized stream
Current apprentices that need to transition to the new program will need to complete GAP training in order to enter the new stream. Additional training is required to address the gaps in program content as follows:
Transition from current Level 1 to harmonized Level 2:
- Gap training consisting of 46 hours of missing content is required (approximately 1 week of full-time training).
Transition from current Level 2 to harmonized Level 3:
- No transition or Gap training is allowed.
Transition from current Level 3 to harmonized Level 4:
- Possible gap training is involved consisting of 17 hours of missing content.
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
Apprenticeship Requirements
- 840 in-class training hours, completed in four levels (7 weeks each)
- 6,480 practical workplace hours
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