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Carpenter (Pre-Employment)

n the Carpenter (Pre-Employment) Program, students will complete 29 of the 37 courses outlined in the Provincial Plan of Training for the Carpenter Apprenticeship. During this entry level program, students will learn the essential skills of the trade and will be prepared, upon graduation, to enter the workforce as a first year apprentice.

Once graduates earn employment as a Carpenter Apprentice, they are encouraged to contact the Division of Apprenticeship and Trades Certification of the Department of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour to become a “Registered Apprentice.” Under the supervision of a Certified Journeyperson, the hours and competencies the apprentice earns will be then credited toward the qualifications required to become eligible to challenge the Interprovincial Exam.

Program Outline

Pre-Employment

AJ1121 RIGGING This rigging awareness course requires the use of rigging equipment, block and tackle, and safety equipment. It involves installing, testing and maintaining rigging; and tying knots and splicing rope. It includes information on safety requirements, types of ropes, types of knots and slings. AJ2420 POST AND BEAM This course in post and beam construction requires the use of tools and equipment, materials and supplies and suitable facilities. It involves interpreting specifications and blueprints, layout, construction and installation, and clean up. CAR225 DECK LAYOUT AND FRAMING This course is designed to provide apprentice with information of the components, materials, accessories, and the procedures required to layout and construct decks. CAR155 CONCRETE This course is designed to provide apprentice with information regarding the characteristics and applications of concrete as well as, testing procedures, reinforcement and embedded materials, and the procedures used to place, finish and cure concrete. AJ1160 BLUEPRINT READING This blueprint reading course involves reading basic drawings and diagrams, basic sketching, and interpretation of specifications. AJ1170 RESIDENTIAL ESTIMATING This course provides information and prescribes practical exercises to develop knowledge and skills to read and interpret residential blueprint drawings and perform quantity takeoffs. AJ1111 CARPENTRY FUNDAMENTALS This course in carpentry fundamentals requires the use of basic tools and equipment, and suitable facilities. It involves reading specifications and drawings, selecting materials, layout, building practices and clean up. It includes information on constructing wood joints, and building equipment such as sawhorses, miter boxes, door jack, and oilstone cases. AJ1201 LAYOUT AND FOOTINGS This course in site preparation and formwork requires the use of tools and equipment and materials and supplies, and suitable facilities. It involves interpreting specifications and blueprints, layout, erecting batterboards, installing footing forms and cleaning up. It includes information on plot plans, foundation plans, layout and construction techniques. AJ1211 WALL FORMS This course in wall forms requires the use of basic tools and equipment, materials and supplies, a surveyor’s level and suitable facilities. It involves interpreting specifications and blueprints, layout, constructing foundation walls, installing access for pouring concrete, stripping forms, foundation drainage and damp proofing and cleaning up. It includes information on layout techniques, types of wall forms and construction techniques. AJ1221 FLOOR AND WALL FRAMING This course in framing requires the use of tools and equipment, materials and supplies and suitable facilities. It includes interpreting information on plans, types of beams and columns, floors, walls, partitions, types of sheathing and construction techniques. AJ1410 INTERIOR FUNDAMENTALS This course in interior fundamentals requires the use of tools and equipment, materials and supplies and suitable facilities. It involves interpreting specifications and blueprints, layout, installation of interior wall and ceiling components, and clean up. AJ1501 INTERIOR TRIM This course in interior trim requires the use of tools and equipment, materials and supplies, and suitable facilities. It involves interpretation of specifications, blueprints and layout. It also involves the installation of interior doors, windows and trim. AJ1310 ROOF FUNDAMENTALS This course in roof fundamentals requires the use of tools and equipment, materials and supplies and suitable facilities. It involves interpreting specifications and blueprints, building codes, layout, basic roof framing, installation of common coverings, and clean up. AJ1231 EXTERIOR FINISH This course in exterior finish requires the use of tools and equipment, materials and supplies and suitable facilities. It includes information related to the installation of exterior frames, finishes and trim. Also information incorporated from blueprint sections, elevations and details. AJ1601 STAIR FUNDAMENTALS This course in stair fundamentals requires the use of tools and equipment, materials and supplies, and suitable facilities. It involves interpretation of specifications and blueprints, calculations, layout, construction and installation of basic stairs, and clean up. AJ2430 SCAFFOLDING This course in scaffolding requires the use of tools and equipment, materials and supplies and suitable facilities. It involves interpreting specifications, construction of wood scaffolds, and clean up. It includes information on the assembly of metal scaffolds. TS1510 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY This course is designed to give participants the knowledge and skills necessary to interpret the Occupational Health and Safety Act, laws and regulations; understand the designated responsibilities within the laws and regulations; the right to refuse dangerous work; and the importance of reporting accidents. HE1620 POWERLINE HAZARDS The course content and materials are provided and administered by the Workplace Health and Safety Compensation Commission (WHSCC). The purpose of this training is to increase a participant’s awareness of the dangers of working near power lines and how to prevent injuries and death due to this work. TS1520 WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM (WHMIS) This course is designed to give participants the knowledge and skills necessary to define WHMIS, examine hazard identification and ingredient disclosure, explain labeling and other forms of warning, and introduce material safety data sheets (MSDS). TS1530 STANDARD FIRST AID This course is designed to give the apprentice the ability to recognize situations requiring emergency action and to make appropriate decisions concerning first aid. Complete a St. John Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate course. LA1100 CONFINED SPACE AWARENESS This course is designed to give participants the knowledge to properly prepare themselves to work in confined spaces. AJ1760 CHAIN SAW SAFETY This course provides information and prescribes practical exercises to develop knowledge and skills to safely operate a chain saw. LA1110 FALL PROTECTION AWARENESS This course is designed to give participants the required knowledge for the safe and efficient use and care of fall protection equipment so that they may work safely when off the ground or in areas where fall hazards exist. CM2161 COMMUNICATION ESSENTIALS This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of effective communication including letters, memos, short report writing, oral presentations and interpersonal communications. A course given to meet the demands of today’s working standard. SD1761 WORKPLACE ESSENTIALS A three-part series of topics including the importance of Quality and Customer Service in our competitive globe, Standards and Regulations in the Workplace, and Job Search Techniques. MC1062 COMPUTER ESSENTIALS This course is designed to give the student an introduction to computer systems. Particular emphasis is given to word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail and the Internet and security issues. AM1101 MATH ESSENTIALS This course in Basic Math requires knowledge of general mathematical concepts and processes to enable trades persons to function in the institutional setting by developing numeracy skills required for technical courses. This math course should also provide a foundation for experiential learning through knowledge of math relating to on-the-job skills and practices. A detailed course outline is available from Institutional and Industrial Education, Standards and Curriculum Division to training institutions upon request. AM1131 Carpenter Math Fundamentals This course demonstrates knowledge of mathematical concepts of trade practices.  Students will solve mathematical word problems and gain knowledge of mathematical principles for the purposes of problem solving, job and materials estimation, measurement, calculation, system conversion, diagram interpretation and scale conversions, formulae calculations, and geometric applications. AM1000 Introduction to Essential Skills This course demonstrates knowledge of the nine nationally recognized essential skills; the levels of complexity and the skills required for their trade as well as awareness of essential skills assessments. AP1102 INTRODUCTION TO APPRENTICESHIP This course is designed to give participants the knowledge base and skills necessary to understand and successfully navigate the apprenticeship/red seal program. ADVANCED LEVELS Registered Apprentices (through Department of Education, Industrial Training Division) receive funding for the advanced blocks of training, pending they have attained the required work experience and are EI eligible. Level 2
CAR-200 Building Science Principles
CAR-205 Building Envelope
CAR-170 Exterior Wall and Partition Layout and Framing
CAR-250 Preserved Wood Foundations
CAR-330 Exterior Wall Covering Systems
CAR-230 Introduction to Roof and Ceiling Layout and Framing
CAR-235 Gable Roof Layout and Framing
CAR-240 Roof Coverings
CAR-605 Exterior Windows
CAR-325 Exterior Doors
CAR-245 Straight Stairs
CAR-210 Advanced Site Layout
Level 3 Advanced Level
CAR-400 Stair Form
CAR-610 Excavation, Shoring and Underpinning
CAR-415 Pre-Cast Concrete
CAR-420 Suspended Slab and Beam Forms
CAR-615 Column and Vertical Forms
CAR-305 Hip Roof Layout and Framing
CAR-310 Equal Slope Intersecting Roof Layout and Framing
CAR-405 Interior Wall Systems
CAR-410 Ceilings
CAR-620 Interior Doors and Windows
CAR-340 Interior Trim
CAR-315 Fixtures and Hardware
CAR-345 Cabinets, Countertops and Built-in Units
Level 4 Advanced Level
CAR-445 Project Planning
CAR-300 Building Science Practices
CAR-425 Special Roof Layout and Framing
CAR-435 Unequal Slope Roof Layout and Framing
CAR-625 Finish and Geometric Stairs
CAR-350 Flooring and Floorcoverings
CAR-630 Panels, Tiles and Solid Wood Finished Installation
CAR-450 Renovation
CAR-635 Program Review
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