Foundation Program in Carpenter

About this programme

Do you want to develop a foundation for a satisfying and creative career as a carpenter? Learn to create a building from the ground up. As a carpenter, you can work in the residential, commercial, light industrial or heavy construction fields, doing new construction, renovations, or maintenance. As well, you can go on to become a supervisor, building inspector, site superintendent, and more. This foundation program will provide entry level practical skills and academic knowledge to prepare you to begin your apprenticeship pathway as a Carpenter. You do not need an employer sponsor to participate. In fact, one of the main reasons to complete a foundation program is to gain experience and familiarity with the trade, giving you a competitive advantage to finding an employer to hire you as their apprentice. Upon successful completion of the foundation program, you will receive credit with SkilledTradesBC for Level 1 technical training in Carpentry. Students complete 450 work-based hours. Once you are officially registered as an apprentice with SkilledTradesBC, you will then be able to complete the work-based training hours (on the job training) and higher levels of Carpentry apprenticeship training. Apprenticeship programs provide a unique approach to post-secondary education, combining classroom based learning (known as technical training) with on the job training. This enables you to “earn while you learn,” significantly reducing the need for student debt and building your career NOW instead of waiting until you’ve completed your education.