Basic theory and related information along with hands-on shop practice enable students to become competent in basic carpentry tasks.
The Carpentry Framing and Forming Foundation trains students for entry-level employment in the carpentry trade. Basic theory and related information along with hands-on shop practice enable students to become competent in basic carpentry tasks.
Delivery:
in person.
Carpenters construct, renovate and repair residential, civil, institutional, commercial and industrial structures made of wood, steel, concrete and other materials.
They can work for a wide array of employers, including new home builders and renovation firms, construction firms, building owners, property managers and tenants, building developers and government departments.
After receiving a general background in the carpentry trade, carpenters often specialize in specific areas of the trade such as:
The Program
Visit the Courses page to view the program matrix and course descriptions for this program.Upon successful completion of the program, students can seek employment as apprentices.
The SkilledTradesBC has approved this program as meeting the technical training for Level 1 of the Carpentry Apprenticeship and 450 work-based hours credit toward their time in trade.
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This course focuses on the development of knowledge and skills related to cabinetmaking and furniture making through various hands-on projects. Students will gain a basic understanding of concepts used in custom woodworking such as shop and machine safety
You will learn the fundamentals of producing quality furniture, cabinets and architectural millwork. This program also incorporates a co-op term where you will gain experience putting your skills to the test in a real world production facility or shop. Â
Explore woodworking in a welcoming woodshop environment through this introductory course. During this program, you'll acquire the skills needed to operate both hand and power tools while crafting a practical, small woodworking project.
The Woodworking program combines hands-on work with creativity. Students develop the skills and knowledge to undertake a number of woodworking projects, including furniture building, cabinet construction and more.
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