Carpenter

The Carpentry Youth Train in Trades Program provides students with a unique opportunity to earn graduation credits, post-secondary credits and industry certification.

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 12
  • good employability skills
  • strong interest in the industry
  • strong math skills are an asset

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

    • post secondary apprenticeship training without the tuition fee
    • scholarship opportunities
    • 20 graduation credits
    • community-based work experience placements
    • Apprenticeship Technical Training Level 1 Certification
    • building connections with industry employers
    • Fall Protection certification
    • SiteReadyBC Online Construction Safety Orientation
    • Students registered with SkilledTradesBC

WHEN AND WHERE IS THE PROGRAM OFFERED?

  • Hosted at Cariboo Hill Secondary School 
  • Classes are held in the afternoon from September – June period 3, 4, 7, 8 (or Period 3 & 4 in semester 1 & 2)
  • Students attend current school to complete other graduation courses during the mornings
  • Work Experience placements are undertaken as available September through June

HOW DO I REGISTER?

  • submit an application package
  • participate in an interview
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Kevlar Dupuis

Kevlar Dupuis grew up in a family who were always making things out of wood. Naturally it became a passion for him and he moved from Gambier Island to take the District’s Carpentry Program. He graduated in 2016 and had a job waiting for him. He’s presently completing 900 hours of apprenticeship that will qualify him for a scholarship. He loves the work – and the continued learning. And with multiple projects in Squamish and as an avid mountain biker, he maintains that work/life balance.
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For more information,
Contact your School Career Advisor
or email CareerEducation@burnabyschools.ca