{"id":55,"date":"2020-11-12T20:17:50","date_gmt":"2020-11-12T20:17:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.sd71.bc.ca\/career-programs\/?page_id=55"},"modified":"2026-02-27T10:48:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:48:47","slug":"carpentry-foundation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyschools.ca\/career-programs\/carpentry-foundation\/","title":{"rendered":"Carpentry Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS (From NIC website)<\/h3>\n

\"Carpentry\"<\/a><\/h2>\n

NIC’s 24-week Carpentry Foundation\u00a0Harmonized Certificate\u00a0is the standard provincial program for entry into the carpentry trade and is well-recognized by the residential and commercial building industries. During the program, you will develop the carpentry skills and knowledge needed for employment in the construction industry.<\/p>\n

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES<\/h3>\n

Carpenters work on projects such as; Hospital, bridges, Residential & Commercial construction, School’s, etc.<\/p>\n

Past graduates have worked for companies in town such as;
\n<\/strong>AFC Construction, Bohmer Construction, Broadstreet Properties Ltd, Habitat For Humanity, Integra Homes, Kinnetic Construction, Knappet Industries, Lacasse Construction, Man & Marks Construction, Muchalat Construction, Nelson Roofing & Sheet Metal,\u00a0 School District #71,<\/p>\n

APPRENTICESHIP DETAILS<\/h3>\n

A carpentry apprentice must complete a four-year program including 6,480 workplace hours and 720 in-school hours of training completed in four levels of training, each for six weeks. After completion and achievement of a passing grade, the apprentice will hold the B.C.Certificate of Apprenticeship, B.C. Certificate of Qualification, and the Inter provincial Standard Endorsement also known as Red Seal.<\/span><\/p>\n

PROGRAM INFORMATION<\/h3>\n

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