Entry-level Carpentry - University College of the Fraser ValleyCarpentry Education in CanadaCarpentry and Woodworking Programs -- Community College Programs
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Entry-level Carpentry - University College of the Fraser Valley The University College of the Fraser Valley's Entry-level Carpentry certificate will equip students with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career, career advancement, or further educational opportunities in the carpentry profession or related fields. The Program will introduce students to the carpentry 'trade, and develop skills expected by employers' in accordance with 'the entry-level provincial standard taught throughout B.C. Students will participate in 'theory and shop procedures' that 'are set up to simulate job conditions,' and thus 'punctuality and good work habits are essential.' Candidates will be required to demonstrate 'that they understand the theory by successfully completing a written test for each unit and then applying it to an acceptable level of practical skills as assigned in that unit.' The Program will include a final examination; however, 'all unit tests and assigned practicals must be completed with a passing grade' to qualify to write the final test. Graduates of the Program may not only seek employment in carpentry, or related fields, but will be eligible to receive advanced credit towards a carpentry apprenticeship, should one be pursued. An apprenticeship is a method of learning a trade through a combination of periods of in-class, technical/theoretical education and periods of paid, on-the-job training. During the latter portions of an apprenticeship, the student (apprentice) will work, in an indentured capacity, under the direction of a certified, journeyperson member of the trade one is learning. A journeyperson is an individual who has earned the standards of practice of his/her trade, typically via the completion of an apprenticeship. The advantage of completing an apprenticeship 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. Persons who earn journeyperson status may, after obtaining several years of experience beyond an apprenticeship, become educators, supervisors, and/or trainers of their respective trades. Career-wise, carpenters are usually employed in various aspects of the construction industry often working on commercial/industrial, maintenance, 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-employment and/or establish their own companies. 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 basement cribbing, exterior and/or interior finishing, flooring, form and/or frame construction, or stair construction, among others. To qualify for admission to the Entry-level Carpentry program, applicants must possess a British Columbia secondary school diploma, or equivalent, and write 'a math and reading comprehension entrance exam.' Although not required for admission, students should be aware that 'a medical statement from a qualified physician may be required at any time before or during the program. Students will be notified by a UCFV official if/when the statement is required.' Students who are interested in carpentry upgrading are advised to contact the Program's 'instructor for information regarding the possibility of upgrading.'
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