Program Overview
Program Overview
Description
The University of the Fraser Valley's (UFV) Carpentry program is designed to equip students with the necessary skills to enter the trade. Upon successful completion of the program, students are prepared for employment opportunities in the construction industry and carpentry-related businesses.
Career Outlook
The demand for skilled carpenters is expected to remain steady in the foreseeable future. According to WorkBC, the need for carpentry contractors and supervisors is especially acute. With experience and additional training, carpenters can take on these roles and move into supervisory positions, such as foreman or construction superintendent.
Program Details
- The program provides a full overview of construction carpentry, which may not be possible when learning on the job.
- Students practice what they learn in a well-equipped shop, where they are challenged to complete tasks patterned after real-life situations.
- Under the guidance of experienced carpentry instructors, students master the basics and progress to learn a variety of specialized carpentry skills.
- The UFV Carpentry program exceeds the provincial standards of Entry Level Trades Training programs taught throughout B.C.
Advanced Placement and Certification
- Students have the option of advanced placement in the UFV Carpentry Apprenticeship program to prepare them to earn their Red Seal certification.
- The Red Seal certification opens the door to higher wages and better opportunities in the field.
Program Outline
The program aims to prepare graduates for employment opportunities in the construction industry and carpentry-related businesses.
Objectives:
- Provide students with the fundamental skills and knowledge required for carpentry.
- Prepare graduates for entry-level positions in the construction industry.
- Equip students with the ability to apply their skills in real-life situations. The program provides a strong foundation in the basics of carpentry, including framing, roofing, and finishing. Students also have the opportunity to specialize in specific areas of carpentry, such as cabinetmaking or timber framing. The program is delivered through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training in a well-equipped shop. Students are challenged to complete tasks that are patterned after real-life situations, ensuring that they are prepared for the demands of the workplace.
Program Features:
- Exceeds the provincial standards of Entry Level Trades Training programs.
- Offers advanced placement in the UFV Carpentry Apprenticeship program.
- Provides a full overview of construction carpentry.
- Allows students to practice their skills in a well-equipped shop.
Teaching:
- Experienced carpentry instructors provide guidance and support.
- The program utilizes a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training.
- Students are challenged to complete tasks that are patterned after real-life situations.
Careers:
- Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in the construction industry and carpentry-related businesses.
- The program prepares students for entry-level positions.
- With experience and additional training, graduates can move into supervisory positions.
- The program offers advanced placement in the UFV Carpentry Apprenticeship program, which opens doors to higher wages and better opportunities.
Other:
- The program is designed to give students the skills they need to enter the trade.
- The program is well-equipped with a shop for students to practice their skills.
