Enhanced Carpenter Foundation Training

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.

Complete one of A, B, or C:A. English and MathEnglish RequirementOne of the following:BC Language Arts 10 Courses – 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent.BC Language Arts 11 Courses – 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent.BC Language Arts 12 Courses – 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent.ENGL 030new window or higher, with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.IELTS score of 5.5 overall with no band less than 5.0 or equivalent English placement test and score.Math RequirementOne of the following:BC Math 10 with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalentBC Math 11 with a minimum final grade of C, or equivalentBC Math 12 with a minimum final grade of C, or equivalentMATH 030new window or higher, with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.B. ESTR 037Complete:ESTR 037 – Essential Skills for Trades – Intermediate Levelnew window with a minimum final grade of 67%.