Carpenter training
Carpentry Apprenticeship Technical Training (Levels 1–4)
Part of the route toCarpenter·Certificate
Apprenticeship technical training teaching wood framing, concrete formwork, roof geometry, and building code standards.
How long
7 Weeks per Level (4 Levels)
Cost
Not published
Schools
6 in BC
🏫Where you can take this: 6 schools
THE ROUTE
How this program works, step by step
Grade 11 to the job. Open any step to see what is inside.
The route (8 steps)
1Grade 11 Preparation
2Grade 12 Graduation
3Admissions & Prerequisites
4Application Process
5Program Curriculum
6Where to Take It
7Licensing & Certification
8Career Destination
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STEP BY STEP
Step by step
The same route as the map, as a list.
1
Step 1 of 8
Grade 11
⏱ 1 School Year- Recommended: Grade 12 graduation with Workplace Math 11 or Foundations Math 11 and English 12
- Recommended: Grade 12 or equivalent with Math 11
2
Step 2 of 8
Grade 12
⏱ 1 School Year- Recommended: Grade 12 graduation with Workplace Math 11 or Foundations Math 11 and English 12
- Mathematics 12. Requirement varies by school (Camosun College, Okanagan College). Strictest requirement: C.
- High school graduation or mature student status
3
Step 3 of 8
What you need to get in
- Registered apprentice with SkilledTradesBC and employer sponsor (or Carpentry Foundation certificate)
- Registered apprentice with SkilledTradesBC or Carpentry Foundation certificate
- SkilledTradesBC apprentice registration number
- Active employer sponsorship
- Registered apprentice with SkilledTradesBC and employer sponsor
4
Step 4 of 8
How to apply
- Register for 7-week technical training blocks at BCIT or Camosun College
- Provide SkilledTradesBC apprentice registration number and employer verification
- Apply for federal apprenticeship incentive grants upon successful completion of each level
5
Step 5 of 8
Carpenter training
⏱ 7 Weeks per Level (4 Levels)- 4 levels of technical training (7 weeks per level, 28 weeks total over 4 years)
- Concrete forming, foundation footings, and transit level site layout
- Floor, wall, and engineered roof framing, truss rigging, and heavy timber construction
- BC Building Code compliance, building envelope moisture management, and energy efficiency
- Interior and exterior finishing, custom stairs, door hanging, and architectural millwork
6
Step 6 of 8
Where to take it
⏱ 6 schools in BC- British Columbia Institute of Technology — 7 weeks (Not published)
- Camosun College — 4 years (Not published)
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University — 4 years (Not published)
- Okanagan College — 4 years (Not published)
- Thompson Rivers University — 4 years (Not published)
- Vancouver Island University — 4 years (Not published)
7
Step 7 of 8
Exams and registration after
- Interprovincial Red Seal Examination
- SkilledTradesBC Certificate of Qualification
8
Step 8 of 8
Leads to: Carpenter
- Explore Carpenter wages, job outlook, and career pathways
SCHOOLS
Where you can take this(6 schools)
Compare tuitions, campus locations, and delivery formats across approved institutions in British Columbia.
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Duration7 weeks
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“Framing, concrete formwork, roof geometry, BC Building Code standards, and construction blueprint drafting leading to the Interprovincial Red Seal.”
🌊
Duration4 years
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“Vancouver Island skilled trades training with extensive hands-on workshop fabrication, safety protocols, and Red Seal exam prep.”
🌱
Duration4 years
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“SkilledTradesBC designated Carpentry technical training levels at KPU Tech in Cloverdale.”
🏔️
Duration4 years
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“SkilledTradesBC carpentry apprenticeship training offered at Okanagan College Kelowna and Salmon Arm campuses.”
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Duration4 years
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“SkilledTradesBC certified residential and commercial carpentry technical training at TRU Kamloops.”
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Duration4 years
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“Four levels of technical training for registered carpentry apprentices at VIU Nanaimo.”