Carpentry
Certificate in Carpentry Foundation
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Can't stand the thought of a desk job? Enjoy working with your hands? Want to get started in the "hot" construction industry?
In the Carpentry Foundation program, you'll develop skills and knowledge necessary for initial entry into the Carpentry trade. The program is delivered in these components: site layout, footings and foundations, and wood frame construction. Current best practices for environmental sustainability are emphasized.
As a graduate of the program, you'll obtain training consistent with provincial standards for those occupational cores and specialities completed but will not acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to become fully qualified. Credit for completing this program may be applied to apprenticeships affiliated with these specialities.
You'll be prepared for a career in the construction industry by developing skills equivalent to that of a first-year apprentice with hands-on practical experience emphasized. The practical projects will usually be done on site either at the college or in cooperation with local industry.
You'll be exposed to on-the-job conditions so be prepared to work outdoors regardless of the weather. Occasionally, you'll have to work longer than normal college hours depending on the project. You should be in good physical health and have good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
This full-time program is comprised of two, three-month courses. You can enter the program at the beginning of either course.
Camosun also offers various weekend and evening Carpentry skills and upgrading courses through Continuing Education.
