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<strong>ca</strong>rpentry Foundation<br />
24-week certifi<strong>ca</strong>te at silver king, nelson<br />
For the latest information about this<br />
program, please visit <strong>selk</strong><strong>irk</strong>.<strong>ca</strong>/programs/<br />
trades/<strong>ca</strong>rpentryfoundation/details/<br />
Program Calendar<br />
2012<br />
• August 7 - January 31, 2013<br />
2013<br />
• February 4 - July 18 (Nelson)<br />
• August, 2013 & January, 2014 (Projected)<br />
Note: Projected dates are subject to change.<br />
Program Objectives<br />
Carpentry Foundation Techni<strong>ca</strong>l Training will<br />
provide students with the opportunity to build a<br />
<strong>ca</strong>reer in <strong>ca</strong>rpentry. Combining theory and shop<br />
time the program covers the first year Industry<br />
Training Authority Level 1 Carpentry Apprenticeship<br />
Techni<strong>ca</strong>l Training. This training prepares<br />
students for entry into employment and into the<br />
BC Provincial Apprenticeship program. Practi<strong>ca</strong>l<br />
work experience both on and off college property<br />
is part of the foundation program.<br />
Career Potential<br />
Carpenters perform all work in connection with<br />
the assembly and erection of forms for concrete,<br />
wood and metal frame construction, and install<br />
interior and exterior finishing for residential, commercial<br />
and industrial projects, while conforming<br />
to plans, specifi<strong>ca</strong>tions and lo<strong>ca</strong>l building codes.<br />
A <strong>ca</strong>rpenter may work independently or within<br />
an organization. Most <strong>ca</strong>rpenters earn between<br />
$15 and $30 per hour depending on their skill,<br />
qualifi<strong>ca</strong>tions, lo<strong>ca</strong>tion and employer. Carpenters<br />
<strong>ca</strong>n advance to senior level positions such as<br />
foreperson, contractor or subcontractor where<br />
they <strong>ca</strong>n earn $50 or more per hour.<br />
Admission Requirements<br />
• graduation from a British Columbia Senior<br />
Secondary School or equivalent,* with<br />
• Principles of Math 10, Appli<strong>ca</strong>tions of Math<br />
11 or Essentials of Math 12, and<br />
• physi<strong>ca</strong>lly fit (mobility, lifting), have good<br />
manual dexterity, good hand-eye coordination<br />
and balance, and be able to work at<br />
heights and in adverse weather.<br />
• all appli<strong>ca</strong>nts are required to complete a<br />
computerized placement test in reading,<br />
writing and mathematics once they have<br />
submitted their appli<strong>ca</strong>tion.<br />
*Consideration will be given to mature individuals<br />
(19 years or older) who are not Senior Secondary<br />
School graduates provided they have completed or<br />
are in the process of obtaining Principles of Math<br />
10 or equivalent with a ‘C’ grade or better. (This<br />
course must be completed prior to the program<br />
entry date.)<br />
A refundable tool deposit of $100 will be required<br />
at the start of the program.<br />
Math Requirements<br />
Important Math Requirements for students<br />
graduating from High School in 2013.<br />
Course of Studies<br />
• Residential Construction<br />
Career Exploration<br />
• Construction Math<br />
• Safe Work Practices<br />
• Drawings and Specifi<strong>ca</strong>tions<br />
• Materials Identifi<strong>ca</strong>tion<br />
• Hand Tools<br />
• Portable Power Tools<br />
• Stationary Tools<br />
• Survey Instruments<br />
• Concrete Form Work<br />
• Residential House Framing<br />
• Windows and Doors<br />
• Residential Building Renovations<br />
• Building Science<br />
• Shop Skills<br />
• Work Experience<br />
Contacts<br />
Industry and Trades Contact Program Contact<br />
Direct: 250.354.3221<br />
Tel: Ext. 3221<br />
trades@<strong>selk</strong><strong>irk</strong>.<strong>ca</strong><br />
Dan Obradovic School Chair<br />
Direct: 250.352.6601<br />
Tel: Ext.<br />
dobradovic@<strong>selk</strong><strong>irk</strong>.<strong>ca</strong><br />
School of Industry and Trades Training<br />
Selk<strong>irk</strong> <strong>College</strong> 12/13<br />
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