Carpentry Foundation Harmonized Certificate

NIC’s 24-week Carpentry Foundation Harmonized Certificate is 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. The program follows the BC Provincial Apprenticeship Level 1 program competencies, while also providing significant time for practical hands-on skill development. Upon successful graduation, you will receive an NIC Carpentry Foundation Harmonized Certificate and, upon entering into an apprenticeship, you will be eligible to receive credit for Level 1 technical training and 450 hours of work based credit toward your apprenticeship hours requirement.

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Admission Requirements

C in English 10 or equivalent
C in Math 10 or equivalent
High School graduation is preferred provided the applicant meets or exceeds the stated prerequisites.

Course Requirements

CFH - 110 Safe Work Practices for Carpentry
CFH - 111 Occupational Skills for Carpentry
CFH - 112 Power Tools for Carpentry
CFH - 113 Construction Drawings And Specifications for Carpentry
CFH - 114 Hand Tools for Carpentry
CFH - 115 Survey Instruments and Site Layout
CFH - 116 Select and Build Concrete Forms
CFH - 117 Building With Wood Systems
CFH - 118 Access, Rigging, And Hoisting Equipment
CFH - 119 Concrete Composition
CFH - 120 Wood Structures
Note: Students not having current, valid First Aid and WHMIS certification are required to take these courses to meet program requirements. Separate fees will be charged for First Aid and WHMIS.
OFA - 001 WHMIS 2015
OFA - 010 Occupational First Aid Level 1
Based on availability of placements with industry, Trades Foundation students may have an opportunity to participate in an optional Work Experience: WXT-100 Work Experience - Trades Foundation.

In this program, students may participate in field trips to industry specific locations.

Completion Requirements

Students will be required to achieve a minimum C in each course to pass the program.

Student will be required to pass all industry certificate courses to achieve program completion requirements