Carpentry Foundation Level

Program Length: Full Time, 21 Weeks

Dates: Sept 17, 2012 - Mar 1, 2013

Tuition: $2,705 Texts & supplies approx. $1000

Location: Fraser Lake

Dual Credit Option!

This Foundation program will take students through Level 1 technical training in addition to practical and essential skills related to the carpentry apprentice program. Students must be prepared to participate in class projects in an outdoor environment. Graduates will receive a certificate of completion, credit with ITA for Level 1 technical training, and 450 work-based hours toward their carpentry apprenticeship.

Program Topics:

· Describing the trade

· Shop equipment

· Safe work practices

· Survey instruments

· Drawing and specifications

· Site layout

· Construction materials

· Concrete footings and walls

· Hand tools

· Frame residential housing

· Portable power tools

Admission Requirements:

• Grade 10 with English 10 or Eng 030 or equivalent and Principles of Math 10 or Math 030 or equivalent or Applications of Math 10 with a “C” or higher in both.

Students who do not meet the above requirement, and think they may be admissible as a mature student should consult a CNC advisor.

Note: High school graduation with English 12, Math 11 and Physics 11 (where applicable) is recommended and required by some employers in order to be indentured as an apprentice.