Entry–level Joinery - University College of the Fraser ValleyJoinery Education in CanadaCarpentry and Woodworking Programs -- Community College Programs
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Entry–level Joinery - University College of the Fraser Valley University College of the Fraser Valley's Entry-level Joinery certificate will equip students with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career, career advancement, or further educational opportunities in the joinery profession or related fields. The Program will introduce students to the joinery '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 joinery, or related fields, but will be eligible to receive advanced credit towards a joinery 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, joiners are most often employed indoors in various aspects of the construction, wood, and wood products manufacturing industries. Employers of joiners may include, for example, by companies, contractors, custom or repair shops, hardware stores, interior designers, lumber yards, manufacturers, and/or private individuals. Some joiners may pursue self employment options. Among the numerous areas in which joiners may work include design operations, designing, installing, and/or manufacturing wooden cabinets, furniture, and various fixtures, interior finishing and design, repair, restoration, renovation, and/or sales. Joiners can work up to 40 hours per week or more, depending upon demand for their services and products, and it is not unusual for them to labour in a shop environment in which they are exposed to high levels of noise, various dust particles, and chemicals, especially from paint. To qualify for admission to the Entry-level Joinery 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 joinery upgrading are advised to contact the Program's 'instructor for information regarding the possibility of upgrading.'
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