Carpentry Foundations

What You Will Learn:

This program prepares students to begin working as carpenters and to enter apprenticeship with a strong foundation in trade skills and workplace safety. Students learn to safely and effectively use hand tools, portable power tools, and a range of specialty carpentry equipment. Through hands-on practice, they work with key construction materials such as lumber, panel products, concrete, roofing materials, fasteners, and hardware. The program emphasizes practical, job‑ready skills as students complete a variety of projects—including stairs, concrete forms, and framing for floors, walls, and roofs—developing the technical competence and confidence needed for success in the construction industry.

What You Will Earn:

• • Skilled Trades BC
  • • in-school technical training required for Level 1 Apprenticeship
    • work-based training hours towards Red Seal Certification
  • High School
  • • grade 12 credits towards graduation

What You Can Expect:

Full-time, Monday-Friday (7:00AM-4:00PM), Mix of classroom theory and hands on training structured to mimic real-world employment.

Does This Sound Like You?

• Physical stamina: You can stay active, focused, and moving for long periods without getting easily worn out.
• Attention to detail: You notice small errors or misalignments and like making sure things are done accurately.
• Problem solving:You enjoy figuring out what’s wrong and coming up with practical solutions when challenges come up.
• Effective communication:You share ideas clearly, listen well, and ask questions to make sure everyone understands the plan.
• Time management: You plan your work so tasks get done on time without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.
• Work ethic & reliability: You show up ready to work, follow through on what you say you’ll do, and can be counted on by others.

Help Yourself Succeed By...

• Connecting with your Career Coordinator at school.
• Watching for deadlines - they are critical!
• Maintaining good attendance and keep up with school work - career programs require interviews!
• Considering a trade sampler program.
• Enrolling in Work Experience at a related job site.
• Participating in Career related activities like going on a tour (virtual or in person) or attending an info session.
• Selecting shop and math based elective courses.
• Making and monitoring an appropriate personal email. (ex: do not use phat_cat69@gmail.com)
• Ensuring your personal information is up to date (i.e email, resume, SIN, etc).