Carpentry/Building Construction: Apprenticeship

Description

Get the skills that pay the bills!

In BC, an individual can become certified as a Carpenter by completing the Carpentry apprentice program.  Apprenticeship programs are designed to provide students the full scope of knowledge and applied skills necessary to perform the occupation.  Apprentices have an employer to sponsor them and are registered with the Industry Training Authority (ITA). 

KPU delivers in-school technical training for Carpentry apprenticeship levels 1, 2, 3 and 4.  The in-school technical training for each level is 6 weeks in duration (duration under review) and include an end of level examination.  Additional information is available at: kpu.ca/trades/carpentry.

The pathway to becoming a certified Carpenter generally takes 4 years to complete the in-school technical training and work-based training hours. Carpenter apprentices will be eligible to write the Red Seal Inter-provincial Examination upon successful completion of all in-school technical training.  Red Seal endorsement will be awarded upon completion of 6480 hours of work based training and is recognized in all jurisdictions across Canada; additional information is at: red-seal.ca.

Training Schedules

KPU apprentice training schedules and waitlists are published on Kwantlen Course Search.  Additional apprenticeship training opportunities are listed on Trades Training BC; this is the hub for BC's Public Trades Training Programs & Services.

Financial Supports for Apprentices

Apprentices may be eligible for financial support for the in-class portion of their training through the EPBC Apprentice Program Financial Supports. Application to this program must be made four to six weeks prior to the start of technical training. Information is available through WorkBC.

Apprentices must apply separately for Employment Insurance (EI) Benefits no later than the last week of work, or during the first week of training, or they will not be eligible to receive EPBC Apprentice Program Financial Supports. EI information can be obtained by visiting Service Canada.

The Canada Apprentice Loan is an initiative of the Government of Canada. As of January 2015, apprentices can apply for up to $4,000 in interest-free loans per period of in-school technical training. Information is available at the Canada Apprentice Loan Service Centre.

General Prerequisites

The following requirements apply:

• Completed KPU Apprentice Registration
• Active apprentice registration in the BC Apprenticeship system.
• Valid Trade Worker Identification number from the Industry Training Authority (ITA-ID). If you do not have an ITA-ID, you will need to complete an apprenticeship registration form through the ITA (www.itabc.ca) prior to enrolling (Level 1 through to 4). To determine your eligibility please consult with the Industry Training Authority.

Note: International student enrolment requires approval of the Dean.

Curricular Requirements

Note: KPU Tech does not permit students to register in Apprenticeship Levels out of sequence.

Carpentry Level 1 (ACRP 1010)

• Use Safe work Practices
• Use Documentation and Organizational Skills
• Use Tools and Equipment
• Use Survey Instruments
• Perform Site Layout
• Build Concrete Framework
• Frame Residential Housing
• Apply Building Science

Carpentry Level 2 (ACRP 1020)

• Use Safe work Practices
• Use Documentation and Organizational Skills
• Use Tools and Equipment
• Use Survey Instruments
• Use Rigging and Hoisting Equipment
• Perform Site Layout
• Build Concrete Formwork

Carpentry Level 3 (ACRP 1030)

• Use Documentation and Organizational Skills
• Use Tools and Equipment
• Use Survey Instruments
• Frame Residential Housing
• Apply Finishing Materials
• Apply Building Science

Carpentry Level 4 (ACRP 1040)

• Use Documentation and Organizational Skills
• Use Survey Instruments
• Perform Site Layout
• Build Concrete Formwork
• Frame Residential Housing
• Apply Finishing Materials

Other Information

Special Equipment:

Students will require appropriate tools and safety wear in conformance with WorkSafeBC regulations that include safety glasses, steel toed boots, hard hats and hearing protection.

Credential Awarded

KPU will report your in-school technical training completion information to the Industry Training Authority (ITA) in order for the ITA to determine credit towards your designated apprenticeship.