Pre-Employment Programs

Introduction to Residential Framing

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Program Description

This program equips students with the skills needed to begin entry-level work as a framer. Framers interpret blueprints, specifications and codes, lay-out, construct, sheath, and erect floor, wall and roof systems to build houses and other wood buildings.

Acceptance Policy

SIIT provides preferential admission to applicants who are of First Nation’s ancestry; however, SIIT programs are open to everyone, and all application will be considered. SIIT relies on section 56 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018 to provide preference to applicants who are of First Nations’ ancestry.

Permanent Resident Applicant Information

SIIT is not currently legislated to accept International Students. You must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply.
For Permanent Resident applications we will request the following documentation:

• Copy of Permanent Resident Card
• International Qualifications Assessment (IQAS) International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) | Alberta.ca Your high school/secondary education credentials must be assessed through this service.
• Canadian Language Benchmark – English Assessment of CLB 7. We will accept either International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Academic or Canadian English Language Proficiency Program (CELPIP) – General.

Courses

• SFTY 101 – Construction Safety
• BPRT 100 – Construction Documents
• FRMG 200 – Floor Framing
• FRMG 201 – Wall Framing
• FRMG 250 – Trusses

Tuition, Fees, and Funding

Eligible students can expect to pay little to no tuition or fees to participate in this program. Career Centre staff will assess your eligibility for funding when you apply.

What to Expect

Program Delivery

This program is six (6) weeks in length.

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance is essential for academic success. Each program has specific attendance requirements that must be adhered to in order to graduate. In order to graduate from this program, an attendance rate of 90% or better is required.  

Graduation Document

Students who graduate from this program will earn a Certificate of Achievement.  In order to graduate, students must pass all of the courses in the program. 

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program can expect to find entry-level work in the residential or industrial construction industry at both the First Nation community level and in urban areas.