General Carpenter

A general carpenter uses hand and power tools, does estimating, calculations and layout, performs millwork and joinery, erects foundations, steel and wood framing, does interior and exterior finishing, installs doors, windows, and hardware components, builds stairs, counters and cupboards, lays flooring, erects scaffolding, installs suspended ceilings, constructs concrete framework and does welding. In this program, students complete the “Level One” portion of the in-school apprenticeship training for General Carpenters. Students enroll in 4-credit co-op in semester 2. In March they begin 8-weeks of apprenticeship training at The College of Carpenters Training Centre (located at 222 Rowntree Dairy Road in Woodbridge, Ontario), followed by a Coop placement with the sponsoring employer.

LEVEL ONE

Program Credits / Certification:

  • Earn 2-3 Cooperative education credits on Principal’s discretion
  • Earn 2 dual credits upon successful completion of “Level One”
  • Earn a “Level One” apprenticeship training designation for General Carpenter

To Qualify:

  • Be in your graduating year with at least 26 credits
  • Have a strong interest in working with Construction Technology or Technological Design
  • Be in good academic standing, including completion of all compulsory courses required for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma
  • Have an understanding and working knowledge of mathematical concepts and principles
  • Be willing to travel by public transit to the College of Carpenters and Allied Trades Training Centre, and travel across the GTA as needed to participate in a Cooperative Education placement
  • Have minimum 60% Grade 11 College Mathematics

Candidates will be interviewed at The College of Carpenters.

Fact: After completing their Level 1 in-class training, OYAP apprentices may choose to join the union and earn more than $25/hour to start

Program Components Include:

  • 8 weeks at a Co-operative Education Placement in the construction industry
  • 8 weeks at the Carpenters’ Training Centre
  • Program runs from April – June

The program instruction is provided at The College of Carpenters. It provides a Cooperative Education placement in the construction industry. It is offered in Semester 2 and is open to students in their graduating year with a minimum of 26 credits.

The Peel District School Board, The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, & Skills Development (MLITSD) and the College of Carpenters and Allied Trades offer this opportunity for students who want to pursue careers as General Carpenters.

Please see your Guidance Teacher or Cooperative Education teacher for assistance in completing an application form and the submission of all required documents. A limited number of spaces are available.