Certificate in Enhanced Carpentry Foundation

The Enhanced Carpentry Foundation Program is a 32-week program in which students earn credit for Carpentry Levels 1 and 2 technical training. Theoretical and practical instruction is provided through a variety of projects including stairs, concrete forms, framed floors, walls and roofs, finishing work and rigginghoisting. Students will spend approximately seventy percent of their time in practical skill development by participating in the building of a construction project from start to lock-up stage.

Individuals who complete the Enhanced Carpentry Foundation program will receive Levels 1 and 2 technical training and 450 work-based hours credit toward the completion of their Carpentry Apprenticeship.

Provide British Columbia secondary school transcripts OR equivalent indicating successful completion of Grade 10 level that includes:

• Grade 10 English, OR Career and College Preparation ENGL 030 (Intermediate/Grade 10) with C+ or higher;

• Grade 10 Math (Apprenticeship and Workplace Math), OR Career and College Preparation MATH 030 (Intermediate Developmental Math), MATH 031(Intermediate Trades Math) or MATH 035 (Intermediate Algebraic Math) with C+ or higher,

OR

ESTR 037 (Intermediate-Level Essential Skills for Trades) with 67% or higher;

OR

Complete the following sections of the Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT):

• Reading Comprehension: 11.0 grade equivalent or higher

• Number Operations: 11.0 grade equivalent or higher

• Problem Solving: 11.0 grade equivalent or higher

• Mechanical Reasoning: 51/70 (6th Stanine) or higher

Dual Credit

• Grade 10 level completion that includes Grade 10 English and Grade 10 Math (Apprenticeship and Workplace Math) all with C+ or higher.

Post-Admission Requirements:

After being accepted into the program but before the add/drop date, students will be required to provide proof of the following certification(s):

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
• Occupational First Aid - Level 1
• Industrial Worker Fall Protection

* Certificate(s) must be valid for the duration of the Program. Failure to provide proof may result in immediate dismissal from the program.