Carpenter — Foundation Program
Residential Construction
Program Description:
This program is an introduction to the carpentry trade. Students gain familiarity with the use of handtools, portable power tools and other equipment regularly used by carpenters. Students also have ample opportunities to work with the materials used by carpenters including lumber, panel products, concrete, roofing materials, fasteners, and a wide variety of hardware. Theory and practice is offered to allow students to build numerous projects including stairs, forms for concrete, framed floors, walls, and roofs. Students spend approximately 70% of their time building various projects of which the major project is a house built in the community.
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Course Length
TRU offers two programs for Carpenter Foundation training:
| 24 weeks |
Graduates will receive credit for first year apprenticeship technical training.
Commencement Date: May 07, 2012 to October 19, 2012 |
| 30 weeks |
Graduates will receive credit for 1st & 2nd year apprentice technical training.
Commencement Date: July 23, 2012 to March 01, 2013 |
Admission Requirements
Education Requirements
Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
General Requirements
- Canadian Citizenship, or landed immigrant status
- Students must supply own hardhats, gloves and boots
- good health
Application Procedure
Admissions encourages you to submit an "Application for Admission" form and related documentation as soon as you complete each of the requirements. However, the minimum documentation which will be accepted is as follows:
- The $25.50 Application Processing Fee Receipt if you have never attended TRU before.
- A completed Application for Admission Form.
- A copy of your official interim or final grades.
Pre-Test Schedule
To arrange for the carpentry pre-test contact the TRU Assessment Centre at (250) 828-5470.
Arrangements can be made for out-of-town applicants to write the pre-test at an authorized testing centre in their community. For further information call (250) 828-5470.
Costs
See the "Fees" section of the TRU Calendar for the statement of tuition fees.
Go to the Financial Aids & Awards website for information on applying for the "TRU Trades & Technology Scholarship ".
Texts and supplies—contact the TRU Bookstore for inquiries
- $16.83 per month lab/studio fee
Contact:
Questions regarding Foundation Training tuition or other TRU services, should be directed to TRU's Registrar's Office:
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1-250-828-5036
Questions regarding the Carpentry Foundation Program should be directed to:
Hank Bangma - Residential Construction Instructor
(250) 371-5663
Peter Poeschek - Construction Trades Chairperson
(250)-828-5113
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