Carpentry Foundation

This 24-week Carpentry Foundation program 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, graduates 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. Successful graduates of the program will receive an NIC Carpentry Foundation certificate.

On successful completion of this program and upon entering into an apprenticeship, graduates are eligible to receive credit for level one technical training and 450 hours of work based credit towards their apprenticeship hours requirement.