Carpenter

Carpenters bring an architect’s blueprints to life by working with wood, vinyl, plastic and other materials to create the interior and exterior of structures. They can work with construction companies, carpentry contractors and maintenance departments or they can be self-employed.

Responsibilities

Read blueprints, drawings and sketches
Measure, cut and join materials made of wood or wood substitutes
Fit and install trim, doors, stairs, moulding & hardware
Frame wood residential homes & commercial buildings
Assemble and erect formwork & falsework for concrete
Renovate and fix a range of structures
Install exterior & interior finish materials (e.g., siding, windows, cabinets)

What You’ll Need

Entrance Requirements

High School:
Recommended: English 10 or English language proficiency | Any Math 10 | Science 10

Apprenticeship Program: 4 years, includes 840 in-school training hours, 6,360 on-the-job training hours and exam. B.C. Certificate of Qualification and Red Seal certificate (the interprovincial standard endorsement) awarded after successful completion. As an apprentice, you also earn while you learn.

To potentially qualify for credit to reduce length of apprenticeship term: Completed courses of study or carpentry-related work experience.

Key Skills & Attributes

(technical training and on the job)

Strong communication, reading & numeracy, critical thinking & problem-solving
Physical fitness & ability to lift up to 25 kilograms
Ability to work at heights & in confined spaces
Ability to work with a team and independently
A safety-conscious attitude

Melisa

Osas

Justin

Bradley

Trade Card Info Sheets

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