Residential Construction Framing Technician - College of the RockiesCarpentry Education in CanadaCarpentry and Woodworking Programs -- Community College Programs
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Residential Construction Framing Technician - College of the Rockies Residential Construction Framing Technicians are typically responsible for the construction of wooden and/or steel frames and support structures, such as floors, stairs, and joints, among others, of buildings as well as the installation of doors and windows and the enclosing of the building. Technicians are involved in the construction of a building from the creation of its foundations to the installation of the last finish. Taught at the College of the Rockies' Invermere campus via a combination of technical and practical training, the Residential Construction Framing Technician is an 11-month competency-based, modular, and accredited construction program which will 'provide occupational certification at employability milestones within the BC residential construction industry.' The latter includes Construction Assistant Certificate (Block 0), Residential Construction Basic Framer (Block 1), and Residential Construction Framing Technician (Block 2). Graduates will be awarded 'certification from College of the Rockies, Canadian Home BuildersĘ Association of BC and the Industry Training Authority.' Career-wise, graduates typically pursue employment in residential construction. The prospects for jobs in this field are positive as the construction industry is experiencing a boom and 'BC building permits' are increasing 'at double the national rate.' Graduates who aspire to advance their careers in carpentry may be interested in pursuing further educational opportunities to refine and enhance their abilities, particularly via an apprenticeship. In fact, the Residential Construction Framing Technician qualifies graduates for 'Year One Technical Credit' for the College's carpentry apprenticeship program. Moreover, the Residential Construction Framing Technician program provides aspiring apprentices an avenue through which they may 'market themselves to' potential employers, or, at least, increase their respective employability credentials. The advantage of completing an apprenticeship after graduation is not only that one acquires in-depth knowledge and skills in a trade but also that, within the latter, one's career opportunities and salary potential are normally increased. Furthermore, once an individual has obtained journeyperson status, he/she may be eligible to have his/her certification as such endorsed by the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program (Red Seal). The latter enables the journeyperson to practice his/her trade throughout Canada, provided the trade is designated in that locale, without undergoing further examinations. Individuals who earn journeyperson status may, after obtaining several years of experience beyond an apprenticeship, become educators, supervisors, and/or trainers of their respective trades. To be eligible for the Residential Construction Framing Technician program, applicants must have completed Grade 11 Mathematics or equivalent, submit a letter outlining their 'level of commitment to Carpentry,' and successfully write the Test of Workplace Essential Skills (TOWES) Test achieving a 'minimum score of 2 in reading comprehension, numeracy and document use. Applicants are also advised that they be physically fit and be prepared to labour in environments that may pose health risks such as from dust, fumes, noises, and vibrations.
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