About the course

This 24 week program prepares students for employment as a carpenter apprentice. Students will develop practical skills through an organized approach to safety, building codes and the use of hand and power tools. Practical projects are performed in indoor and outdoor environments to provide opportunities to erect, install, maintain and repair structures and components of structures made of wood, wood substitutes and other materials. At the end of the Foundation program students will write the Carpentry Level 1 exam. Students who complete the Foundation program and exam are eligible for Skilled Trades BC credit in Carpentry Level 1 apprenticeship and 450 work-based hours.

　　Taking a foundation program can build the skills that employers are looking for. To progress as an apprentice you will need to find an employer who will sponsor your apprenticeship and register with Skilled Trades BC. When you are ready for career advancement, KPU delivers Carpentry Apprenticeship in-school technical training levels 2, 3 and 4.

　　This program is suited for individuals that like to analyze, build and assemble structures from drawings and sketches. Physical demand can vary, there is a considerable amount of standing, bending, lifting and need for hand-eye coordination. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 24 Week(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Cloverdale
Summer (May), 2024	Cloverdale
Fall (September), 2024	Cloverdale
Spring (January), 2025	Cloverdale
Summer (May), 2025	Cloverdale
Fall (September), 2025	Cloverdale
Spring (January), 2026	Cloverdale
Summer (May), 2026	Cloverdale

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Kwantlen Polytechnic University

High School: A graduate of a BC secondary school or an equivalent school system.International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test: overall band of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum 6.0 in each band, taken within the last two years from the term of admission.Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): iBT 88 or higher, with no sub score less than 20, taken within the last two years from the term of admission.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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