The Fundamentals of Carpentry 1 program is 20 weeks in length and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to pursue entry-level employment and/or an apprenticeship in Carpentry. Students participating in the program will gain desirable employment skills that employers seek. The technical aspect of the program is delivered through a combination of classroom theory and hands-on shop work covering all the course material in the 1^st year Carpenter Apprentice program. In addition, students will also acquire the necessary safety certifications to work in the field.

Applicants must:

• Be 18 years of age or older;
• Have a desire to work in the Carpentry trade;
• Meet the Recommended Path for Category 1 trades on the NT Apprenticeship Program Entry Requirements document. English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20.

Program applicants must meet the eligibility requirements and be physically capable of performing the work involved in the Carpentry trade. In the selection of students, preference will be given to students with an aptitude and a desire to be employed in the Carpentry trade.

Applicants will be admitted to this program based on the program eligibility requirements and the applicant assessments results.

Upon successful completion of the program, students will:

1. Develop valuable employment and study skills.
2. Be prepared for employment in the workplace.
3. Describe safe work practices related to jobsite conditions.
4. Describe various building materials used in the construction industry.
5. Describe and safely use hand and power tools related to the carpentry trade.
6. Describe and identify site preparation and building layout.
7. Describe and construct residential footing forms.
8. Describe and construct residential foundation forms.
9. Describe and construct residential floor frame systems.

Students must achieve a minimum mark of 65% in each course in order to pass this program.

Aurora College Certificate of Completion

The program is designed for people interested in pursuing entry-level employment and/or apprenticeship in the Carpentry field. This program will equip students with job readiness skills, theoretical knowledge, technical skill and safety training that potential employers seek giving them an advantage over others without any exposure or experience interested in the trade.

Students are exposed to the program concepts through a combination of in-class instruction, individual/group study and a hands-on shop component covering the practical applications of the trade.

Students who successfully pass this program will be eligible to write the Apprenticeship Carpenter Level 1 Exam. After becoming a registered NT apprentice and with their employer’s recommendation, students who pass the Level 1 Theory Exam will receive 480 hours work experience towards their apprenticeship.

Please Note: There will be no option for a supplement exam until they become a registered NT apprentice