Carpenter - General Apprentice (Advanced)

 

There's an increasing demand for carpenters with the current economic trend toward new construction--you'll be appreciated for your expertise and skill in providing a solid structure for the future. Take pride in a job well done--as a carpenter, you'll get to see the results of all your hard work. If you're looking for job satisfaction, variety in work and projects, and a decent living, read on.

 

Program Highlights

In this apprenticeship program, you'll combine your three in-school sessions of 240 hours each with work experience. Instructors who have many years of practical experience in the trade and related expertise will give you the straight goods on the essentials you need to know to be a competent carpenter.

 

Why Choose Fleming?

Fleming's Carpenter Apprenticeship program is known for the high number of qualified tradespeople teaching the program. Our apprenticeship grads have a great success rate in writing their Certificate of Qualification and maintaining work in their trade. The Carpenter's Union, based in Bowmanville, sends their best students to us to complete their apprenticeship training.

 

What it Takes to Succeed

You've got to be self-motivated, committed to learning, and naturally, be interested in the carpentry trade. In order to complete the apprenticeship you have to be working in a carpentry position while taking courses at Fleming. Other than these essentials, the following are helpful personal qualities and skills that will help you along the path to success as a Carpenter apprentice:

• an interest in learning on the job
• good problem solving skills
• good time management skills
• the ability to work well under pressure/deadlines
• good stress management skills
• analytical thinking skills
• math/logical thinking skills

 

Career Opportunities

Once you've completed your apprenticeship, you'll qualify for your trade's examination to work as a journeyperson--a fully qualified, certified carpenter with the "papers" to work in the trade.

With a current shortage of qualified people in most skilled trades, you can apply for all kinds of jobs. Go anywhere in Canada with your qualifications--there are plenty of opportunities, particularly in urban areas. It is an advantage if you can relocate or are able to travel where the work is.

There are plenty of places and projects where you can find employment, including construction companies of various types, and as a self-employed carpenter. You'll be able to select the best paying projects based on your personal schedule and career goals.

 

Minimum Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Certificate (Grade 10) is required to be considered for this apprenticeship.

To participate in an apprenticeship program, you must be employed and a registered apprentice. Contact your local Apprenticeship office to determine your eligibility to enter this trade. In Peterborough, contact the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities at (705) 745-1918.

 

Selection Process

Course	Hours
Semester 1
Commercial Construction	176.00
Estimating, Calculations, and Layout	24.00
Plans, Specifications, and Codes	40.00

Semester 1

Commercial Construction

Course Number: CNST001

This course covers the layout, excavation, shoring, footings, and form work associated with commercial construction. Also to be covered are the interior finish of suspended ceilings, metal studding, stairs and raised access floors, and heavy timber construction.

Units: 176.00
Hours: 176.00

Estimating, Calculations, and Layout

Course Number: CNST004

This course examines the practical application of Geometric Layout as applied to commercial construction, and the basic principles of construction layout.

Units: 24.00
Hours: 24.00

Plans, Specifications, and Codes

Course Number: CNST007

This course is divided into two sections.Section 1 deals with the interpretation of imperial and metric industrial and commercial working drawings and specifications. Use will be made of the Ontario Building Code to ensure that construction drawings are in compliance. Also included, Examination of plot plans, heavy timber, heavy concrete and structural steel construction, fire codes and barrier free accessibility.Section 2 is a hands-on course that introduces the apprentice to the basics of electronic spreadsheets for technical and business applications.

Units: 40.00
Hours: 40.00