Carpentry
The Carpentry program is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge, tools, skills and work ethics to enter the carpentry trade and related occupations such as cabinet/furniture making, estimating and sales. Students will also gain sound knowledge, skills and safe work practices, utilizing common woodworking equipment.
Carpentry will also provide a foundation for post-secondary education in areas such as drafting, architecture, and engineering. Graduates will be well prepared to enter directly into the workforce in carpentry, surveying, drafting, civil engineering, architecture, interior design or any other related area, or further post-secondary training. Students will construct buildings, including framing, siding and roofing. Other projects are saw horses, framing a window, stairs, concrete forms, and a model roof, to name a few. There is a design and drafting segment in the program. The emphasis is on attainment of a good work ethic and the attainment of industry level standards in basic carpentry skills.
Carpentry is an approved apprenticeship program through the “Provincial Accreditation Through High School” (PATHS) agreement.
Students who successfully complete the accredited program with an accumulative average of 70% or better in the trade subjects and level for which the program was accredited, will be eligible to receive credit for their Level 1 Technical Training when they register with Manitoba Apprenticeship. Students who complete all 8 approved courses with a minimum of 70% will receive the Carpentry Accreditation Number on their transcript giving credit for the Carpentry Program Level 1. This accreditation will be valid for four (4) years from the time it is issued.
The Carpentry program focuses on construction techniques, woodworking, and building design. It follows the Senior Years Curriculum and prepares students for a variety of roles in the construction industry, with direct ties to Manitoba Apprenticeship standards.
What You’ll Learn
- Blueprint reading and building codes
- Framing, roofing, and finishing carpentry
- Use of tools and machinery
- Project management and site safety
Apprenticeship Pathway
Completing this program provides:
- 900 apprenticeship hours towards Level 1 certification
- Level 1 exemption on technical training, available upon registration with Manitoba Apprenticeship
- Additional 8 Credits Possible with HSAP
Potential Career Paths
- Construction Project Manager: Oversee construction projects from planning to completion, managing teams and budgets.
- Finish Carpenter: Specialize in detailed woodwork and cabinetry installations.
- Construction Estimator: Analyze project plans and prepare cost estimates for construction projects.
Students will be required to complete at least 8 courses over the course of the program to qualify for the Senior Years Technology Education Diploma.
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