Certificate in Carpentry and Woodworking

Assiniboine’s nine-month Carpentry and Woodworking certificate pre-apprenticeship program that prepares graduates with key employment skills to work in both carpentry and cabinetmaking. Register as an apprentice within two years of completing the program, and you may be granted credit towards Level 1 Carpenter apprenticeship as you continue to gain valuable industry experience. Carpenters construct, renovate and repair residential, civil, institutional, commercial and industrial (ICI) structures made of wood, steel, concrete and other materials. They can work for construction and renovation companies, property managers, building developers, pre-fabrication plants and government departments. Carpenters may work in a union or non-union environment or be self-employed. They must be prepared to work in a variety of working environments. Carpentry can be a physically and mentally demanding occupation requiring the lifting of heavy tools and materials. Safety is of prime importance to all carpenters. Experienced carpenters may advance to supervisory positions or become independent contractors.
Complete work in compliance with provincial andor national codes, applicable laws, standards and ethical practices in industry.
Comply with health and safety practices and procedures in accordance with current legislation and regulations.
Interpret project plans and produce shop drawings to support construction and renovation projects.
Select a range of materials and equipment for their appropriate application to building construction and renovation projects.
Select, maintain and safely use hand tools, and portable and stationary power tools, when performing layout, cutting, fitting and assembly operations, and standard woodworking machinery.

A complete Manitoba Grade 12 or equivalent

Consumer/Essential Mathematics 40S or equivalent