Trades & Industrial
Carpenter Level 3
NOC-7271
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Program Description
Carpenters construct, renovate, and repair buildings and structures made of wood and other materials. Carpentry Level 3 is the third of four levels required for carpentry apprenticeship. The Carpenter Level 3 program is designed to provide the next level of foundational knowledge and skills required for 3rd year apprentice carpenters to meet the Red Seal national standard for technical training. The program covers construction documentation, commercial formwork, concrete stairs, hip roof framing, interior finish, doors and hardware, and advanced site layout. Students will learn the theoretical components in class, followed by a practical application of acquired knowledge in the shop.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Completion of Carpentry Level 2 with all credits required
- Completion of 5400 trade hours preferred (minimum 3600 hours)
Non-Academic Requirements
- Apprentices must be employed in the trade
- Apprentices with English as a second language must have a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark of six (CLB6)
Industry Requirements
- Work may be performed indoors or outdoors, at heights, in confined spaces and in hazardous environments.
- Have good eyesight with distinguishing color, hearing, manual dexterity and physical agility.
- Have good communication and organization skills, strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills, digital and computer skills as well as a mechanical aptitude.
Acceptance Policy
Strong preference is given to applicants who are Status First Nations, but SIIT programs are open to anyone.
English Language Benchmark
SIIT is not currently legislated to accept International Students. You must be a Canadian/ Permanent Resident to apply.
To be admitted into this program you must be able to understand and communicate in English (Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment of six – CLB6).
Courses
| Code | Course Title | Hours | Credits | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPFT 300 | Construction Documents | 24 | 2 | 60% |
| FNDT 300 | Commercial Formwork | 42 | 2 | 60% |
| STRS 301 | Concrete Stairs | 24 | 2 | 60% |
| FRMG 300 | Hip Roof Framing | 30 | 2 | 60% |
| INFN 200 | Interior Finish | 42 | 2 | 60% |
| DOOR 300 | Doors and Hardware | 36 | 2 | 60% |
| CNST 301 | Advanced Site Layout | 12 | 1 | 60% |
| Total | 210 | 15 | 70% |
Tuition, Fees, and Funding
Funding
Depending on your status, different forms of financial assistance are available to you. Please click here to explore options for funding. If you require assistance finding funding, please contact supportservices@siit.ca.
What to Expect
Length of Program
The length of the Carpentry Level 3 program is 7 weeks/35 days (210 hours).
Delivery Method
This program will consist of instructor-led classes which will encompass the theory of each course, and will include lectures, discussion, assignments, and in-class review of topics. Students will have access to materials which will be distributed to each student as well as digital format on D2L — Brightspace.
Many courses will also include an in-shop component which will be performed by each student either individually or in a group. All assignments must be completed prior to the last day of training.
Each course will have an in-class written test. A comprehensive final exam will be written by each student on the final day of training.
Academic Policy
Students attending technical training must adhere to the policies outline in the document titled SATCC Technical Training Policies — SIIT Training, which details the academic misconduct policy, attendance and passing requirements, and exam re-write policies. This document can be obtained from your instructor. All apprentices must maintain employment in the trade throughout their apprenticeship.
Attendance Policy
- Students must maintain a minimum of 90% attendance (31.5 days/189 hours) throughout training to remain in the program. All absences will count against the apprentice’s attendance hours.
Evaluation
A course passing mark is 60% and an overall passing mark is 70%. Students must successfully complete each course to complete the program. Those who succeed with a passing grade will acquire all course credits with 210 hours of experience and will advance to Carpentry Level 3 once the hours requirement has been filled.
If an apprentice completes training with insufficient marks to achieve credit for the course during in-class training, they may be eligible to rewrite exams for a maximum mark of 60%. If
an apprentice fails to achieve a mark of 60% in a course after in-class training, they may be eligible for rewrites of the final exam for a maximum mark of 70%. The details and conditions of rewrites can be found in the SATCC Technical Training Policies — SIIT Training Document.
Graduation Credential
Successful students will receive a transcript and a Y4 Card on the MyATC platform. To graduate from level of training, an apprentice must successfully complete the required technical training and complete the required on-the-job experience of at least 1800 hours per year. The total time required for Red Seal certification is 7200 hours and at least 4 years in the trade.
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities & Salaries
Graduates may find apprentice-level work within the carpentry trade in a First Nation Community or in an urban area.
Further Education
Students may move on to Carpenter Level 4 training at SIIT or other institutes.
Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies
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