Program Description The Carpentry program provides students with the knowledge and skills to gain employment in an entry-level position within the construction industry including commercial residential and renovations. This program covers all subject areas in the Level 1 Carpentry Apprenticeship program as well as additional topics found in higher levels of the Apprenticeship training program that will enhance carpentry skills. Program content consists of: Construction safety Construction mathematics Building materials theory Tools and equipment Construction access and temporary structures

Entrance Requirements Applicants must have obtained a complete Grade 12 standing from a Canadian school including: Grade 12 Math (40S) Grade 12 English Language Arts (40S) For further information regarding entrance requirements to the College and the Mature Student option, refer to the application/admission process on the College's web site. Program Length/Start Dates/Location: Full-time students - 5 months Class hours - day (8:30 am - 3:30 pm) Location: Henlow Campus Start Date - September and February Work Practicum The Carpentry program features a five week Work Practicum placement in a local workplace which provides students with valuable on-the-job training and experience. Students will apply skills learned in the classroom and develop new skills through working within an actual employer’s facility. Apprenticeship Students who successfully complete this program with a minimum average of 70% in both theory and practical, gain employment and register as an apprentice within 2 years of graduating, will receive credit for Level 1 In-School Apprenticeship Training. Employment Opportunities Graduates of this program will be eligible to apply for entry level employment in the commercial and residential building construction and renovation industries. 2010/2011 Tuition Fee/Costs* Tuition: $1,750.00 Books: (issued by instructor) $150.00 Total Due: $1,900.00 Additional Student Purchase Supplies: $150.00 *Tuition may be subject to change. Course Content - Carpentry Course Code Grade Level Course Name Course Requirement(s) CAR-010 Construction Safety This unit introduces students to personal protective equipment/clothing and the purpose, use, and maintenance of safety aids. Students will learn about fall protection equipment, how to control hazards in the carpentry trade work environment, and health and safety legislation as it applies to the carpentry job site. None CAR-020 Construction Mathematics This unit introduces students to construction related mathematical and geometrical operations. Focus will be on basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, fraction/decimal conversions, linear measurements, area and volume, ratio and proportion, and geometry. None CAR-030 Building Materials Theory This unit introduces students to wood and wood products as well as non-wood products used in the carpentry trade. Students will learn about the preparation and application of concrete and concrete products in terms of mixing, testing, placement, finishing, and curing of concrete. Students will also be introduced to the types of fasteners, adhesives, sealants, fillers, and mechanical connectors used in construction. CAR-010, CAR-020 CAR-040 Tools and Equipment This unit introduces students to the specific tools of the carpentry trade including hand and power tools, stationary power tools, materials handling equipment, and roof specialty tools. Students will gain knowledge in the application and maintenance of these tools. CAR-010, CAR-020 CAR-050 Construction Access and Temporary Structures This unit introduces students to the construction and use of ladders, ramps, runways, and stairs as job site aids. Students will learn about the different types of job site hoarding, their assembly and disassembly as well as access systems and temporary structures. CAR-010, CAR-020 CAR-070 Site Layout This unit introduces students to precision instruments, construction related layout methods, and the types of calculations required for site layout. CAR-010, CAR-020 CAR-080 Formwork This unit introduces students to the construction and installation of grade-beam forms, footing forms, and formwork for slabs-on-grade. Students will learn about the construction and installation of formwork for walls, columns, piers, and piles. CAR-010, CAR-020 CAR-090 Framing This unit introduces students to the use of beams and beam supports in structural framing as well as structural framing of floors, walls and partitions, and roof framing. CAR-010, CAR-020 CAR-060 Work Practicum This is an opportunity for students to apply and practice the skills learned in class to an actual work setting. Completion of all courses listed above