Trades & Industrial
Carpenter Level 4
NOC-7271
Program Description
Carpenters construct, renovate, and repair buildings and structures made of wood and other materials. Carpentry Level 4 is the fourth and final level required for carpentry apprenticeship. The Carpenter Level 4 program is designed to provide the final technical training required to meet the Red Seal national standard for Journeyperson Carpenter. The program covers construction documentation, cabinets, renovation, building envelope, interior finish components, wood stairs, and more.- The program also includes a Carpenter Review which will prepare students for the interprovincial exam. After completion of all four levels of training, apprentices are eligible to write the interprovincial exam and be recognized as a Red Seal endorsed (RSE) Journeyperson Carpenter.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Completion of Carpentry Level 3 with all credits required
- Completion of 7200 trade hours preferred (minimum 5400 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 400 | Construction Documents | 24 | 2 | 60% |
| FRMG 400 | Intersecting Roof | 30 | 2 | 60% |
| INFN 401 | Cabinets (Exceeds) | 42 | 2 | 60% |
| STRS 401 | Wood Stairs | 36 | 2 | 60% |
| INFN 402 | Interior Finish Components | 12 | 1 | 60% |
| RENO 400 | Renovation | 12 | 1 | 60% |
| PROJ 402 | Advanced Occupational Skills and Projects | 18 | 1 | 60% |
| INSL 400 | Building Envelope | 24 | 2 | 60% |
| REVW 400 | Carpenter Review (Exceeds) | 42 | 2 | 60% |
| Total | 240 | 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 4 program is 8 weeks/40 days (240 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% 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 on the MyATC platform. Students will receive their Red Seal endorsed (RSE) Journeyperson Carpenter upon passing the Interprovincial Exam at the end of the program. Red Seal Certification will be mailed by SATCC to successful students.
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 pursue a Blue or Gold Seal.
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