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Carpentry

Carpentry

Build a career with a strong foundation!

Learn everything required to become an apprentice carpenter in Quebec with an a-to-z coverage of the trade including, construction calculations, building forms for footings and foundations, framing walls, insulating, soundproofing and ventilating buildings, interior and exterior finishing work. The construction business in Quebec is booming! This program will open the door (pun intended) for jobs in many different sectors, including residential, institutional, and commercial.

Offered at

CVCEC

Cost subject to change
includes materials

$399.98

Program Duration

12 months
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Prerequisites

  • A high school diploma, or
  • Be at least 16 years old and have Secondary 4  English, Math, and French, or
  • Be at least 16 years old and have Secondary 3 English, Math, and French. You will have to take classes at the same time as you study your trade to obtain Secondary 4 credits in English, Math, and French. Don’t worry – we can help with that path., or
  • Be at least 18 years old and pass the General Development Test

Don’t meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry!  Contact CVCEC today for help finding your path to the trade program you want.

FAQ

Does this course count towards my apprenticeship requirements?

Yes! The Commission de la construction du Québec recognizes the 1350 hours you will complete to begin your Apprentice 1 classification.
 
Carpentry jobs in Quebec are very diverse, and opportunities continue to grow! 

Carpentry Program Specifics

Code Statement of competency Hours Credits
754-992 To protect health, safety and physical integrity on construction sites 30 2
761-651 To determine their suitability for the trade and the training process 15 1
761-665 To use hand tools and portable electric tools to join materials 75 5
761-676 To process information contained in drawings, specifications and sketches 90 6
761-683 To do planning calculations 45 3
761-694 To perform alignment and levelling operations 60 4
761-703 To perform scaffolding, lifting and handling operations 45 3
761-716 To build and install furniture and finishing accessories 90 6
761-727 To construct forms for footings, foundation walls and concrete walls 105 7
761-732 To perform operations related to the construction of deep foundations 30 2
761-747 To construct forms for concrete columns, beams, slabs and stairs 105 7
761-754 To frame floors 60 4
761-766 To frame walls 90 6
761-777 To build roofs 105 7
761-783 To perform insulating, soundproofing and ventilation operations 45 3
761-797 To do exterior finishing work 105 7
761-808 To do interior finishing work 120 8
761-818 To build wood stairs 120 8
761-821 To prepare to enter the work force 15 1
  1350 90

 

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