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Carpentry

Trade: Carpenter

This is a 30-Week VIU Level 1 Foundations Program. This program prepares students for apprenticeships in the carpentry trade with a focus on sustainable building practices. Students in this program will be immersed in theory for a portion of each day at VIU (Oceanview Education Centre) in the Carpentry classroom. Afternoons will provide students with the opportunity to learn valuable practical skills in the VIU Carpentry shop. Approximately 16 weeks of the program are spent off campus building a home; this is the real world experience students need to be successful in their final exam, and when transitioning into the world of work. 

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Who:                  

Grade 12 students 

What:                 

7 courses per year = 28 elective credits 

When:                  

  • September to April
  • Monday to Thursday, four (4) days per week 
  • 8:00am to 2:30pm (double-check with your Career Pathways Coordinator - this might be changing) 

Why:                  

  • Earn postā€‘secondary credits early while still in high school, saving both time and tuition.

  • Gain handsā€‘on shop experience that builds confidence and makes the transition into apprenticeship smoother.

  • Enter a highā€‘demand trade where skilled technicians are consistently needed across BC, improving job prospects right after graduation.

How:                  

  • Apply Now - Review and complete the Dual Credit Application. Study for and pass the Trades Assessment and gain acceptance into the program.

  • Pay Fees - This program is valued at over $4000. Check the VIU program page for updated fees. Brooks/qathet School District will cover your tuition only (yes, you will be saving over $4000). YOU are responsible for all other fees (including deposit, lab, student, and grad fees, as well as textbooks, and personal protective equipment). Visit the VIU program page or contact VIU for updated fees. A $200 deposit is required to secure your spot in the program. Students withdrawing from the program after acceptance will be subject to a $500 withdrawal fee.

  • Attend class 5 days per week. Not adhering to strict university guidelines will result in withdrawal from the program.

    • The program is four days per week. You are responsible for attending Brooks at least one day per week to complete academic graduation requirements, which usually involves taking English 12 and Career Life Connections 12. See a Brooks Academic Advisor to determine which courses you require to graduate with a minimum of 80 credits.

  • Receive 28 credits on your transcript for the successful completion of the program. 

  • Participate in Work Experience as part of this program. Submit your required approved 30 hours Career Life Connections form to the Career Counselling Centre.  

  • Connect with Carpenter | SkilledTradesBC to support your apprenticeship. Login to the SkilledTradesBC portal regularly: Sign in · Custom Portal

  • If required, seek IEP, counselling and student supports through the VIU Student Support Team or through the Brooks Career Counselling Office. 

More Info/Helpful Links:   
 
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Carpentry - Foundation Level 1 | Vancouver Island University | Canada
Contact Us | SkilledTradesBC

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