Carpenter

Carpenter is a Diploma program taught at College of the Rockies, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1 year) options.

Carpenter from College of the Rockies prepares you for work as a carpenter. Carpenters construct, erect, install, maintain, and repair structures made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel, concrete, and other materials. You’ll be able to build from architectural designs, apply modern building codes, and keep pace with advances in sustainable building technologies.

There are two ways to start. The Carpenter Foundation program is a 24-week full time program with a September intake. You do not need an employer for the Foundation program, which is designed to help you gain experience and knowledge about the carpenter trade before finding an employer to sponsor you for the remaining apprenticeship levels. College of the Rockies offers all four levels of Carpenter Apprenticeship technical training.

To begin an apprenticeship, you must have an employer sponsor, register with SkilledTradesBC, and complete your apprenticeship training. The program also fits people who want to work hands-on both indoors and outdoors, and who can work independently or with a team.

The minimum requirements for admission in Carpenter at College of the Rockies for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by College of the Rockies.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by College of the Rockies as pre-requiste for admission in Carpenter.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

To work as a carpenter, you should:

• Have a passion for making and building things
• Be precise, accurate efficient and be able to solve mathematical problems with ease
• Be able to work independently or with a team

To begin an apprenticeship to become a carpenter, you must:

• Have an employer sponsor
• Register with SkilledTradesBC.
• Complete your apprenticeship training

Please check detail of study units at https://cotr.bc.ca/programs/carpenter/

English Language Requirements

Students are generally required to demonstrate proficiency in English. A minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent TOEFL score is often expected. Meeting these requirements ensures that students can fully engage with course material and participate effectively in their learning environment.

51 fully funded scholarships are listed for Canada. See Canada scholarships.