Certificate in Carpentry (ELT) - Camosun CollegeCarpentry Education in CanadaCarpentry and Woodworking Programs -- Community College Programs
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Certificate in Carpentry (ELT) - Camosun College With a focus on practical learning, the 6-month Entry Level Trades (ELT) Carpentry program at Camosun College, taught at the Interurban Campus, is designed to provide students with the rudimentary knowledge and skills required to succeed as a professional carpenter. These will include drawings and specifications, hand, power, shop, and survey tools and equipment, materials identification, safe work practices, and site layout and residential framing. The Program will be delivered in two halves with the first concentrating 'on concrete foundations and formwork' and the second emphasizing roof, stairs, and wall framing. The practical component of the Program is mandatory and will either be completed at the 'Campus or in co-operation with local industry.' To graduate and be granted the Certificate in Carpentry (ELT), students must complete all courses and receive an overall average of 70 percent (B- grade) or higher. Skills learned in the Program are 'equivalent to those of a first-year apprentice.' Thus, graduates who decide to further their training in carpentry via an apprenticeship are eligible to receive accreditation towards the first year of the latter. Carpenters are most often employed in the construction industry working on various commercial/industrial, maintenance, and/or residential projects. Common employers include construction companies, furniture and cabinet manufacturers, general contractors, and residential and ICI sectors. Some carpenters may prefer to become self-employed and/or establish their own companies. Carpenters who earn journeyperson status may, after obtaining several years of experience beyond an apprenticeship, become educators, supervisors, and/or trainers of their trade. The precise work a carpenter performs on any given project is determined by the specific requirements of that project. Some carpenters, though, specialize in one or a limited number of tasks demanded of their craft. For example, some carpenters may focus on basements, exterior and/or interior finishing, flooring, form and/or frame construction, or stair construction, among others. The working conditions a carpenter faces varies from job to job, and he/she may work indoors and/or outdoors. Usually, carpenters working mostly indoors are employed year-round, 40 hours per week while those employed primarily outdoors often work overtime during peak construction times and face periods of unemployment, especially during certain seasons like Winter. Some carpentry jobs will present risks for personal injuries, particularly from things like falling or flying objects, power equipment, sharp tools and materials, and slippery surfaces, among To be eligible for admission to the Program applicants should have successfully completed Grade 11 English and Mathematics or Applications of Mathematics 11 or MATH 038 or assessment with a C grade or higher. Applicants who did not achieve the latter or who did not take or complete the aforementioned courses must pass the Trades Assessment Test. Carpentry is a physically demanding trade and potential students 'should be in good physical condition, with good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.' Prospective learners should also realize that they will labour in the same or similar 'conditions as professional carpenters, including outdoor work in a variety of weathers' and 'may be required to work longer than normal college hours.'
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