Residential Construction — Carpenter Enhanced Program (Carpenter Level 1 and 2)

Program Overview

The Foundation program provides hands-on training in carpentry skills, while the Apprenticeship program leads to Red Seal Certification and career advancement. Experienced Red Seal instructors teach through classroom instruction, on-the-job training, and practical projects, preparing students for careers in residential, commercial, and industrial construction. The program offers unique opportunities for experiential learning through partnerships with local businesses and a focus on local projects.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

As a carpenter, you'll build and repair residential, commercial, and industrial buildings in accordance with local building codes. You'll work with a variety of construction materials including wood, concrete, fasteners, and engineered products, and use a wide array of hand and power tools.

Outline:

The program offers two pathways: Foundation and Apprenticeship.

Foundation:

• Residential Construction — Carpenter Enhanced Program (Carpenter Level 1 and 2): This program provides the necessary carpentry skills to start working in the field and prepare for apprenticeship.
• Content:
• Learn to use hand tools, power tools, and other specialty equipment used by carpenters.
• Gain familiarity working with carpentry building materials like lumber, panel products, concrete, roofing, fasteners, and hardware.
• Structure:
• 70% hands-on practical work.
• Course Schedule:
• 30 weeks
• Unique Features:
• Hands-on training experience building the award-winning TMCA Dream Home Training House project in Kamloops, in partnership with the Canadian Home Builders Association Central Interior.
• Students have unique opportunities for experiential, on-site learning through hands-on training with local partners in Williams Lake, including the City of Williams Lake and the Williams Lake Fire Department.
• Learn from experienced Red Seal instructors in the classroom and on the job site.
• Benefit from industry connections and networking.
• Program Requirements:
• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
• Up to date tetanus vaccination is recommended
• Successful score on ACCUPLACER

Apprenticeship:

• Path to Red Seal Certification: This program provides carpentry certification through work-based on-the-job training and in-school technical training.
• Content:
• Work-based on-the-job training
• In-school technical training for levels 1, 2, 3, and 4 of your apprenticeship.
• Structure:
• Each level consists of seven weeks of on-campus training.
• The Foundation program provides both the on-the-job and in-school training for levels 1 and 2.
• Course Schedule:
• Seven weeks per level
• Unique Features:
• Once you’ve completed all four levels and the required work-based hours, you’ll receive a certification of qualification in carpentry and qualify to write the inter-provincial Red Seal Certification exam.
• Program Requirements:
• Sponsored by an employer registered by SkilledTradesBC
• Must be in good physical health

Teaching:

• Faculty: Experienced Red Seal instructors
• Teaching Methods:
• Classroom instruction
• On-the-job training
• Hands-on projects

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Carpenter
• Residential Construction
• Commercial Construction
• Industrial Construction
• Opportunities:
• Work with a variety of construction materials and tools.
• Build and repair residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• Work independently or as part of a team.
• Outcomes:
• Red Seal Certification
• Career advancement opportunities

Other:

• Partnerships:
• The Canadian Home Builders Association Central Interior (CHBACI)
• The City of Williams Lake
• The Williams Lake Fire Department
• The Williams Lake Stampede Association
• Projects:
• TMCA Dream Home Training House project
• Local home construction
• Display building for the fully restored 1930s fire truck
• Structure for one of the few original BX Stagecoaches in existence.
• Location:
• Kamloops
• Williams Lake
• Program Length:
• Foundation: 30 weeks
• Apprenticeship: 7 weeks per level
• Contact: