Carpenter Apprenticeship

Program Length:

• 7 weeks

Program Description:

This program offers technical and practical training related to:

Safe and effective use of hand tools, portable power tools, and stationary power tools, skills for interpreting building codes and bylaws, skills in surveying, and rigging and hoisting of equipment,  concrete formwork and wood frame construction.

For a complete program description, including prerequisite details and technical training content about each level of training, see: Carpenter Level 1 Program Outline.

Level 1 Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students

For the 2025/26 academic year (2025/SU, 2025/FA, 2026/WI, 2026/SP)

_{*Tuition and Fees for domestic students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook costs or supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

Program Length:

• 7 weeks

Program Description:

This program offers technical and practical training related to:

Portable and stationary power tools; building codes and bylaws; construction drawings and specifications; survey instruments and equipment; site layout; concrete formwork; wood frame construction; finishing materials; and building science.

For a complete program description, including prerequisite details and technical training content about each level of training, see: Carpenter Level 2 Program Outline.

Level 2 Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students

For the 2025/26 academic year (2025/SU, 2025/FA, 2026/WI, 2026/SP)

_{*Tuition and Fees for domestic students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook costs or supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

Length of Program:

• 7 weeks

Program Description:

This program offers technical and practical training related to:

Building stair systems, roof systems, interior and exterior finishing, and controlling heat and sound transmission and  air and moisture movement in buildings.

For a complete program description, including prerequisite details and technical training content about each level of training, see: Carpenter Level 3 Program Outline.

Level 3 Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students

For the 2025/26 academic year (2025/SU, 2025/FA, 2026/WI, 2026/SP)

_{*Tuition and Fees for domestic students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook costs or supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

Length of Program:

• 7 weeks

Program Description:

This program offers technical and practical training related to:

Interpreting building codes and bylaws, using layout equipment, preparing building sites, wood frame construction including building roof systems, stairs, specialized framing systems, performing renovations and additions, building timber and engineered wood constructions, decks and exterior structures, and installing interior finishing for cabinets, floors, ceilings and wall systems.

For a complete program description, including prerequisite details and technical training content about each level of training, see: Carpenter Level 4 Program Outline.

Level 4 Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students

For the 2025/26 academic year (2025/SU, 2025/FA, 2026/WI, 2026/SP)

_{*Tuition and Fees for domestic students are estimates and are subject to change. Depending on course electives there may be additional lab fees. Tuition and Fees do not include textbook costs or supplies. Tuition fees include student technology fees, student activity fees, and alumni fees. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.}

As a Carpenter, you can choose from a wide variety of job opportunities with:

• Construction companies
• Carpenter contractors
• Maintenance departments in factories or plants
• Cabinet makers
• Disaster restoration companies

With further education and/or experience, you could move into a supervisor or general manager position for commercial projects – or even own your own construction company!

Gain insights into job expectations, career prospects, salary, and additional information through WorkBC.

Challengers:

Apprentices or up-graders interested in obtaining prior learning assessment or challenging the technical training should contact SkilledTradesBC for information and availability.