The Carpentry program is designed to provide students with the working knowledge and skills necessary to enter the carpentry area of the construction industry. Students are introduced to all aspects of the carpentry trade, and acquire an understanding of how a building is structurally supported and protected from the elements. Through classroom, lab and on site training, students are introduced to the building layout, framing, roof system, interior and exterior finish. Safe operation of hand and power tools is taught. Students who complete the program can earn up to 1,360 hours towards their apprenticeship requirement, which in turn will lead them to the status of a Red Seal licensed carpenter.

Graduates from this program may find employment with: Building contractors Self-employment Building supply yards,