Program at a glance
Credential
Technical Training Certification
Work experience
Sponsored apprentice
Delivery
On campus
Study options
Full-time
Open to International
No
Area of study
Length
7 weeks
Carpentry (harmonized)
With your Red Seal Carpentry ticket, you can work for construction companies, in maintenance departments, or go into business for yourself.
Schedules
Seven weeks per level, each year; requires four levels to gain a Red Seal Certification. Training will take place at Interurban campus.
Contact Registration to confirm seat availability*, 250-370-3550.
Level 1: Harmonized
7 weeks
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| September 16, 2024 | November 1, 2024 |
| November 4, 2024 | December 20, 2024 |
| June 24, 2024 | August 9, 2024 |
| January 6, 2025 | February 21, 2025 |
| February 24, 2025 | April 11, 2025 |
| April 14, 2025 | May 30, 2025 |
| June 2, 2025 | July 18, 2025 |
| September 15, 2025 | October 31, 2025 |
| November 3, 2025 | December 19, 2025 |
| January 5, 2026 | February 20, 2026 |
| February 23, 2026 | April 10, 2026 |
| April 13, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
| June 1, 2026 | July 17, 2026 |
| September 14, 2026 | October 30, 2026 |
| November 2, 2026 | December 18, 2026 |
*All dates are subject to change.
Level 2: Harmonized
7 weeks
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| September 16, 2024 | November 1, 2024 |
| November 4, 2024 | December 20, 2024 |
| January 6, 2025 | February 21, 2025 |
| February 24, 2025 | April 11, 2025 |
| April 14, 2025 | May 30, 2025 |
| June 2, 2025 | July 18, 2025 |
| September 15, 2025 | October 31, 2025 |
| November 3, 2025 | December 19, 2025 |
| January 5, 2026 | February 20, 2026 |
| February 23, 2026 | April 10, 2026 |
| April 13, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
| June 1, 2026 | July 17, 2026 |
| September 14, 2026 | October 30, 2026 |
| November 2, 2026 | December 18, 2026 |
*All dates are subject to change.
Level 3: Harmonized
7 weeks
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| September 16, 2024 | November 1, 2024 |
| November 4, 2024 | December 20, 2024 |
| January 6, 2025 | February 21, 2025 |
| February 24, 2025 | April 11, 2025 |
| April 14, 2025 | May 30, 2025 |
| June 2, 2025 | July 18, 2025 |
| September 15, 2025 | October 31, 2025 |
| November 3, 2025 | December 19, 2025 |
| January 5, 2026 | February 20, 2026 |
| February 23, 2026 | April 10, 2026 |
| April 13, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
| June 1, 2026 | July 17, 2026 |
| September 14, 2026 | October 30, 2026 |
| November 2, 2026 | December 18, 2026 |
*All dates are subject to change.
Level 4: Harmonized
7 weeks
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| September 16, 2024 | November 1, 2024 |
| November 4, 2024 | December 20, 2024 |
| January 6, 2025 | February 21, 2025 |
| February 24, 2025 | April 11, 2025 |
| April 14, 2025 | May 30, 2025 |
| June 2, 2025 | July 18, 2025 |
| September 15, 2025 | October 31, 2025 |
| November 3, 2025 | December 19, 2025 |
| January 5, 2026 | February 20, 2026 |
| February 23, 2026 | April 10, 2026 |
| April 13, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
| June 1, 2026 | July 17, 2026 |
| September 14, 2026 | October 30, 2026 |
| November 2, 2026 | December 18, 2026 |
*All dates are subject to change.
Note: Harmonized - apprenticeship training requirements are aligned across Canada within the Red Seal trades.
Program standards for each trade's required training are set by SkilledTradesBC.
Camosun College is a proud supporter of the Red Seal interprovincial trades program.
Vancouver Island's largest provider of trades training
Take your carpentry and construction craft training to the highest standards as an apprentice to complete your Red Seal Certification.
As a sponsored apprentice, you'll receive on-the-job practical skills from your employer. At Camosun, you'll develop your skills in communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, mathematics, and safe work practices.
Program standards and curriculum are set by SkilledTradesBC.
Four levels of Carpentry training
You'll be in school about once a year to complete a level of in-school theory to provide balance for your on-the-job practical experience. Each level of training is seven weeks and includes a SkilledTrades BC exam.
Look over the schedule with your employer to decide when is the best time to come to Camosun.
Tuition and fees
Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025
Tuition
Tuition is provided for each level
Carpentry Apprenticeship
$778.75 Level 1
$778.75 Level 2
$778.75 Level 3
$778.75 Level 4
Student fees
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to: Student Fees.
Financial assistance
Apprentice Employment Insurance
Apprentices should apply for Apprentice EI (Service Canada) financial support before the start of the program and up to four weeks in advance. Late applications may result in Service Canada denying funding.
Grants
The Government of Canada provides Funding programs and grants for training.
Let's get you started
Camosun accepts applications to apprenticeship technical training programs year-round.
To apply you must have a job with an employer who will sponsor and train you.
An apprentice must be sponsored by an employer who is registered at SkilledTradesBC. If you and your employer agree to enter into a contract for an apprenticeship, either of you may contact SkilledTradesBC to register you as an apprentice.
Contact us
If you have registration questions please contact the Registration department.
For questions about the program contact the Trades Apprenticeship Office at 250-370-3856 or tradesinfo@camosun.ca
Faculty/staff profile
Albert van Akker
Chair, Architectural Trades and Carpentry Program Leader
vanakker@camosun.ca
250–370–3802
JD 134A
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Christian Allen
Instructor, Carpentry
allenc@camosun.ca
250-370-3823
Centre for Trades Education and Innovation
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Faculty/staff profile
Derek Smith
Program Lead, Instructor, Carpentry
smithd@camosun.ca
250–370–3806
John Drysdale
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Faculty/staff profile
Contact information
Trades Apprenticeship office
Campus location
Centre for Trades and Technology building (CTEI), room 102
Location link
If your inquiry is time sensitive we recommend phoning 250-370-3550. When emailing please include your full name and student number registration@camosun.ca.
Questions about your classes
For about the program contact 250-370-3856, tradesinfo@camosun.ca or the department Chair.