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.
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| 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 | ||
