Carpentry/Building Construction: Apprenticeship
Description
The Carpentry apprenticeship requires apprentices to complete four levels of in-school technical training, each 6 weeks in length, and 5000 work-based training hours all designed to meet the competency standard and profile defined by industry. Additional information is available on our program website at: kwantlen.ca/trades/carpentry.
Program Admission Requirements
In addition to Kwantlen's General university admission requirements, the following program admission requirements apply:
- An ITA Individual ID number (ITA-ID) is required. If you do not have an ITA-ID you need to complete an apprenticeship registration form through the ITA (http://www.itabc.ca) prior to admission (Level 1 through to 4).
Content
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 safety wear in conformance with WorkSafeBC regulations. A list of required tools will be provided by Admissions prior to starting this program.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of an apprenticeship level, Kwantlen will report your technical training completion information to the Industry Training Authority (ITA) in order for the ITA to determine credit towards your designated apprenticeship.
