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Carpentry Apprenticeships

Carpenters are in high demand. Get started in the largest trade in the construction industry.

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Program at a glance

Credential

Technical Training Certification

Work experience

Sponsored apprentice

Delivery

On campus

Study options

Full-time

Open to International

No

Length

7 weeks

Two paths

The difference between foundation program and apprenticeship.
Learn more

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 dateEnd date
September 16, 2024November 1, 2024
November 4, 2024December 20, 2024
June 24, 2024August 9, 2024
January 6, 2025February 21, 2025
February 24, 2025April 11, 2025
April 14, 2025May 30, 2025
June 2, 2025July 18, 2025
September 15, 2025October 31, 2025
November 3, 2025December 19, 2025
January 5, 2026February 20, 2026
February 23, 2026April 10, 2026
April 13, 2026May 29, 2026
June 1, 2026July 17, 2026
September 14, 2026October 30, 2026
November 2, 2026December 18, 2026

*All dates are subject to change.

Level 2:Harmonized

7 weeks

Start dateEnd date
September 16, 2024November 1, 2024
November 4, 2024December 20, 2024
January 6, 2025February 21, 2025
February 24, 2025April 11, 2025
April 14, 2025May 30, 2025
June 2, 2025July 18, 2025
September 15, 2025October 31, 2025
November 3, 2025December 19, 2025
January 5, 2026February 20, 2026
February 23, 2026April 10, 2026
April 13, 2026May 29, 2026
June 1, 2026July 17, 2026
September 14, 2026October 30, 2026
November 2, 2026December 18, 2026

*All dates are subject to change.

Level 3:Harmonized

7 weeks

Start DateEnd Date
September 16, 2024November 1, 2024
November 4, 2024December 20, 2024
January 6, 2025February 21, 2025
February 24, 2025April 11, 2025
April 14, 2025May 30, 2025
June 2, 2025July 18, 2025
September 15, 2025October 31, 2025
November 3, 2025December 19, 2025
January 5, 2026February 20, 2026
February 23, 2026April 10, 2026
April 13, 2026May 29, 2026
June 1, 2026July 17, 2026
September 14, 2026October 30, 2026
November 2, 2026December 18, 2026

*All dates are subject to change.

Level 4:Harmonized

7 weeks

Start dateEnd date
September 16, 2024November 1, 2024
November 4, 2024December 20, 2024
January 6, 2025February 21, 2025
February 24, 2025April 11, 2025
April 14, 2025May 30, 2025
June 2, 2025July 18, 2025
September 15, 2025October 31, 2025
November 3, 2025December 19, 2025
January 5, 2026February 20, 2026
February 23, 2026April 10, 2026
April 13, 2026May 29, 2026
June 1, 2026July 17, 2026
September 14, 2026October 30, 2026
November 2, 2026December 18, 2026

*All dates are subject to change.

Note:- apprenticeship training requirements are aligned across Canada within the Red Seal trades.

Skilled Trades BC logo

Program standards for each trade's required training are set by.

Red Seal badge

Ƶapp 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 Ƶapp, you'll develop your skills in communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, mathematics, and safe work practices.

are set bySkilledTradesBC.

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Four levels of Carpentry training

You'll be in school about once a year to completea level of in-school theoryto provide balance for your on-the-job practical experience. Each level of training isseven weeks and includes a.

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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 forApprentice 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 .

Let's get you started

Ƶapp accepts applications to apprenticeship technical training programsyear-round.

To apply you must have ajob with an employer who will sponsor and train you.

An apprenticemust be sponsoredby an employerwho isregisteredat SkilledTradesBC. If you and your employer agree to enter into a contract for an apprenticeship, either of you may contactto register you as an apprentice.

Steps to register

Contact us

If you have registration questions please contact the Registration department.

For questions about the program contact the Trades Apprenticeship Office at250-370-3856ortradesinfo@camosun.ca

Faculty/staff profile

Albert van Akker - Program Chair

Albert van Akker

Chair, Architectural Trades and Carpentry Program Leader

vanakker@camosun.ca
250–370–3802
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Faculty/staff profile

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Christian Allen

Instructor, Carpentry

allenc@camosun.ca
250-370-3823
Centre for Trades Education and Innovation

Faculty/staff profile

 Derek Smith

Derek Smith

Program Lead, Instructor, Carpentry

smithd@camosun.ca
250–370–3806
John Drysdale

Faculty/staff profile

Mark Swanwick

Mark Swanwick

Instructor, Carpentry

swanwick@camosun.ca
250–370–3817
John Drysdale

Contact information

Trades Apprenticeship office

Campus location

Centre for Trades and Technology building (CTEI), room 102

Location link

Interurban campus

250-370-3856

tradesinfo@camosun.ca


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 contact250-370-3856,tradesinfo@camosun.caor the department Chair.