Program Overview

CARA350 Carpenter Apprenticeship Level 3

Overview

This course follows the Level 3 Industry Training Authority curriculum. Focus is put on residential and commercial drawings and specifications where students will draft a set of detail prints, learn about hand tools and stationary and portable power tools, apply excavation and shoring practices. Students will build formwork for a suspended slab of concrete, learn about concrete mixes and materials used in the concrete trade, build concrete stair forms, frame an intersecting roof, and install doors and door hardware. Students will also learn about cabinets and their construction, steel stud wall construction, flooring, ceiling and wall finishes and install interior finishes and trims. Those who successfully complete level 3 may progress to level 4 of apprenticeship training.

Restrictions and Prerequisites

• Must be in the Carpenter Level 3 Program (CARA.3).
• Eligibility as indicated by the Industry Training Authority.

Course Details

• Lecture Hours: 93
• Shop Hours: 117

Program Information

Northern Lights College serves the communities of Northern British Columbia that are located on the territories of the Cree, Dene, Dunne-Za, Kaska, Saulteau, Tse’khene, Tahltan, and Tlingit. We also recognize Metis Nation BC members who live in this area of our beautiful province. We acknowledge our hosts and honour their gracious welcome to those seeking knowledge.