What does a carpenter do? 

• ​Assembles and erects falsework and forms for wood, concrete and metal frame construction 
• Installs interior and exterior finishing materials for residential, commercial and industrial projects 
• Reads architectural drawings (blueprints) and builds while conforming to plans, specifications and building codes 

​What do I need to start? 

• ​Entering Grade 11 or Grade 12 
• Good employability skills 
• Strong interest in the industry 

​What are the benefits?

• Post-secondary apprenticeship training without the tuition fee 
• Up to 16 credits towards graduation 
• Apprenticeship Technical Training Level 1 Certification 
• Student registered with SkilledTradesBC 

​When and where is the program offered?

• ​23 weeks, full-time at BCIT (Burnaby Campus) 
• Classes are held in-person Monday-Friday from 7:30AM-2:00PM  

​How do I register? 

• ​Please see the school Work Experience Teacher for application package 
• Participate in a program interview 

​Please do not apply directly to BCIT for this program. To be eligible for TUITION FREE programming, you must apply through the North Vancouver School District!