Carpentry Foundation – Certificate

Program Details

Length: 6 months (24 weeks)

Total Credits: This program provides credit toward Red Seal Certification

Intake Terms: Fall, Winter

Delivery Method: In-person

Campus: Silver King

Credential: Certificate

Cost:

Approximate program cost

Student Loans:

This program is eligible for student loans

Credential Received

Certificate in Carpentry Foundation, and credit for Level 1 Technical Training plus 450 Work-Based Training (WBT) hours toward completion of apprenticeship

Overview

Program Summary

Students engage in a variety of classroom and shop activities. Theoretical principles of construction are learned in the classroom, while the majority of the time is spent in the shop where students learn and gain mastery of practical carpentry skills. Early activities include the fabrication of small projects where students learn safe practices, proper tool use and fundamental construction techniques. Gradually, students build structures of increased complexity that simulate real-world construction scenarios. Students learn to lay out buildings and to construct concrete formwork, floors, walls, roofs and stairs in compliance with BC Building Code standards.

This 24-week program prepares learners for entry-level positions as apprentice carpenters with home builders or building contracting companies involved in residential, commercial or industrial construction. Students earn credit for the Level One technical training component of the Carpentry Apprenticeship as well as advance credit for 450 work-based hours of the practical on-the-job component of an apprenticeship.

Graduates of the Carpentry Foundation Program at Selkirk College typically find employment as apprentice carpenters engaged in the construction of wood, metal and concrete structures in residential, commercial, institutional and industrial settings. You will get practical experience and detailed in-class training so you will know how to create buildings from the ground-up and deliver the results employers want.

Youth Train in Trades

It is designed to help secondary school students get a head start on careers in the trades while earning credit toward their high school graduation. Learn more online at Industry Training Authority (http://youth.itabc.ca/programs/train/)

For more information, speak with your high school guidance counsellor or get in touch with Selkirk College’s Industry and Trades administrative assistant.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to:

Apply safe work practices
Use construction drawings and specifications
Interpret building codes and bylaws
Plan and organize work
Perform trade mathematics
Use tools and equipment
Use levelling instruments and equipment
Use access, rigging and hoisting equipment
Lay out building locations
Complete concrete formwork activities
Demonstrate wood frame construction techniques
Control the forces acting on a building

Program Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The following admission requirements are specific to the Carpentry Foundation Program:

Graduation from a British Columbia senior secondary school or equivalent

Workplace Math 11, or Selkirk AUD Math 46, with minimum of 60% or better
Consideration will be given to mature individuals (19 years or older) who are not senior secondary school graduates, provided they are working to complete the recommended education:

- Grade 10 or equivalent including English 10, Mathematics 10

- Grade 12 preferred

All applicants are required to complete a computerized placement test using the College Readiness Tool (CRT) in reading, writing and mathematics once they have submitted their application.
Employers may require a higher level of math as part of their hiring policies.

Additional Requirements

A refundable tool deposit of $100 will be required at the start of the program.
Physically fit, (mobility/lifting) good manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, balance, work at heights and in adverse weather.
An interview (in person or by telephone) with the school chair or designate may be required before entry to the program. Interview results are not used as criteria for admission.

General

a) Applicants must submit a completed admission application form and other required documents (i.e. secondary school and any post-secondary transcripts) to the admissions office, Selkirk College.

b) Applicants are required to complete pre-admission College Readiness Tool in reading, writing and mathematics.

c) Consideration will be given to mature individuals (see below).

Mature Student (see Policy 8611: Admission)

a) A "mature student" is at least 19 years and has been out of the school system for at least one year on or before the first day of classes of the program.

b) A mature student with reasonable potential for success on the basis of work experience or other criteria may be admitted, notwithstanding some deficiency in prior formal education, at the School Chair’s Discretion.

c) A mature student shall normally meet the specific program or course prerequisites.

SELECTION

Applications will be separated into two levels as identified in Selkirk College Policy 8611: Admission, namely "fully qualified" and "partially qualified".

1. Fully Qualified

The applicant meets all of the requirements stated in Part I, A, above.

2. Partially Qualified

The applicant is deficient in meeting some or all of the admission requirements stated in Part I, A, above.

3. Order of Selection see Policy 8611: Admissions, Section 5.2 (8) and (9)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Before an applicant's file is considered to be complete, the following must have been received by the Admissions office:

a) Completed application form.

b) Official transcripts of high school grades (an interim statement of grades is acceptable if applicant is currently a student).

c) The results of College Readiness Tool (CRT).

2. Applications for admission will be received until the program is full.

Graduation and Promotion

Minimum of 70% required to receive credential.

PROMOTION

Students should keep records of their grades and strive to maintain a Progress Grade of 70% or better. Students should be aware of their Progress Grade at all times.

GRADUATION

1. Certificate Requirements

a) Completion of all courses in the program. (See below)

b) A Cumulative Average of 70% or better.

Note: The courses of study, curriculum and weighting of each are prescribed by the BC Industry Training Authority and are subject to change without notice.

Program Curriculum

See SkilledTradesBC (ITA) for program outline.

Additional Program Policies

Effective Term: Fall, Winter

Effective Year: 20240801

Assessment:

Grading will be based on the categories defined in Selkirk College Policy 8612: Grading.

a) Grading Options for Practical (Shop) Component of Carpentry Foundation

Credit Granted: CRG

No Credit Granted: NCG

Grading Table: Standard Trades Programs

Types of Assessments:

1. Types and Frequency of Evaluation (Selkirk College Policy 8613 Student Evaluation)

a) Students are evaluated and graded in each subject or course topic as indicated in the program outline.

(i) Students will complete a series of weighted Subject Exams occurring as indicated in the program outline.

(ii) Students will complete the Program Final Examination at the conclusion of the program.

(iii) Students will complete an ongoing series of Practical Competencies to be evaluated on a day-to-day basis.

2. Examination Policy

a) Students may be allowed to make alternative exam arrangements with the appropriate instructor only for valid and verifiable reasons such as medical emergency, family bereavement, or jury duty.

b) Any alternate arrangements for Final Examinations must be approved by the School Chair or designate.

c) Requests for Supplemental Subject Examinations will not be granted.

d) Where the BC Industry Training Authority provides access to Supplemental Final Examinations, requests for them at Selkirk College will not be granted. Otherwise, Supplemental Final Exam requests will be granted only under extenuating circumstances.

e) All tests and exams are the property of the college and will be retained by the instructor.

Program Specific Regulations:

Health and Safety

Students are required to follow the safety directions of Selkirk College staff and the safety guidelines specific to their program. Additionally, students must wear prescribed personal protective equipment (PPE) in all designated areas. Failure to follow safety directions may result in the suspension of shop access. Only the School Chair may reinstate access.
Students are encouraged to complete the Voluntary Disclosure of Health History form for any health (physical and/or mental) conditions (e.g., anxiety, diabetes, epilepsy, allergies), or prescription medications which could lead to concerns in an industrial environment. This information is for safety reasons only and will be kept confidential.
Students are required to complete all mandatory safety training prior to using program equipment. Students are responsible for adhering to correct usage of equipment and for informing staff when the equipment is damaged or unsafe to operate.
Students who are unsafe or impact the safety of others will be required to leave the class or shop area until remediation has been met.
The use of personal electronic devices in a learning environment can be disruptive and is unsafe in an industrial setting. Usage and restrictions will be identified in the program safety guidelines.
No alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or cannabis products are to be consumed on the college property during or before a college activity. If a student appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol they will be required to leave the premises and subject to disciplinary action as outlined in Policy 3400: Student Code of Conduct.
When participating in program field trips or other off-campus college-related activities, students are required to comply with the health and safety guidelines of both Selkirk College and those of their hosts. See College Policy 8350: Educational Field Trips.

Attendance:

1. A student whose absenteeism exceeds 7.5% at any time, may be required to withdraw from the program.

2. Attendance at all scheduled lectures, shop activities, field trips, examinations and other learning experiences is mandatory. Absence from learning experiences, for any reason, may preclude the student being able to meet the required objectives for that course.

3. Students absent from any Carpentry Foundation Program course, for any reason, are responsible for the work they have missed. They must make-up assignments as required.

4. Students claiming illness or compassionate reasons for absence from learning experiences must contact the program instructor concerned directly.

5. Students may be required to supply a doctor's certificate to substantiate claims of illness.

6. Students who are excluded from a lesson, class or course for reasons outlined in Part II, D, 1 will be considered absent from those classes.

7. A student who must be absent from a learning experience (including testing) is responsible for notifying the program instructor at least one hour prior to the scheduled time for the experience to begin.

Selkirk College will not undertake to provide substitute learning when students have been absent, regardless of the reason for the absence.

Assignments:

ASSIGNMENTS AND EXAMINATIONS

1. All Subject Exams and the Program Final Examination must be written at the time designated by the program instructor. Failure to do so will result in a zero percentage (0%) grade on that examination. Except in extenuating circumstances, requests for rescheduling exams will not be granted.

2. All Lab Assignments and Shop Assignments must be completed and/or submitted at the time designated by the program instructor.

Professional Requirements:

STUDENT CONDUCT (see Selkirk College Policy 3400, Student Code of Conduct: Rights and Responsibilities).

1. Faculty and students will conduct themselves in an appropriate manner.

2. Students are expected to be on time and prepared for all classes prior to entering the classroom. Assigned materials are to be read by students; such materials and textbooks are not necessarily reviewed page-by-page in class by the instructor.

3. The student is responsible for researching and obtaining notes of missed sessions. Instructors will not provide personal reviews to students who miss a class.

4. In order to maintain a comfortable and safe learning environment, the following policies apply:

a) No food or beverage is allowed in classrooms and labs.

b) Use of tobacco products is not permitted in any College building.

c) Accident or injuries must be reported to program instructors immediately.

d) Cost of repair or replacement of any equipment damage by carelessness or misuse will be paid by the student.

e) Steel toe work boots or shoes and safety glasses are to be worn at all times in shop areas.

f) Payphones are available for student use. Students are not permitted to use office telephones.

g) All storage areas and instructors' offices are open to authorized personnel only. Students may not enter such areas without permission of the instructor.

h) Use of cell phones, pagers and other personal electronic equipment is prohibited in classrooms, shops and labs. Such equipment shall be muted when in the learning environment.

Other regulations:

A. PROBATION (See Policy 8619: Student Probation)

1. Purpose

The purpose of probation is to create an awareness of the seriousness of unsuitable student conduct and/or performance, as well as to reinforce that students have obligations above and beyond those specified in the course outlines.

a) Criteria for placement on academic probation

A student may be assigned probationary status for unsatisfactory academic performance in the first two-thirds of the program length, under the following circumstances:

(i) Failure to maintain a Progress Grade of 70% or better.

(ii) Failure to complete shop assignments in a timely manner.

b) Criteria for placement on behavioural probation

A student may be assigned probationary status for unsatisfactory behaviour at any time during the program, if the student:

(i) is chronically late and/or absence from scheduled classes.

(ii) compromises the safety of him/herself or others.

(iii) assaults or abuses others.

(iv) damages, destroys or steals College and/or others’ property.

(v) disrupts the learning opportunities of others.

(vi) behaves in threatening or blatantly uncooperative manner towards students, College employees or other College members.

(vii) behaves in a manner which brings Selkirk College into disrepute.

(viii) cheats and/or plagiarizes.

(ix) contravenes program-specific policies.

2. Criteria for removal from probation

a) Conditions for removal from probation will be specified in the written Notification of Probation.

b) Any student assigned probationary status must meet the following requirements:

(i) Complete attendance.

(ii) Complete and submit course work in a timely manner.

(iii) Acceptable academic performance in all courses.

(iv) Satisfactory behaviour.

(v) Any other conditions specified in the Notification of Probation.

3. Failure to meet conditions of probation

A student placed on probation who does not meet the requirements specified in the Notification of Probation may be required to withdraw.

4. Number of probationary periods.

a) Students are limited to two probationary terms. Behaviour and/or academic performance that necessitates a third term will result in automatic dismissal from the program.

B. REQUIRED EXCLUSION/DISMISSAL

1. Criteria

Exclusion or dismissal from courses and programs during the semester.

a) The Registrar may exclude from the College a student who has failed to complete the applicable registration requirements.

b) An instructor may exclude a student from participating in a class, lab, field trip, salon session, shop session, etc., due to lateness, prior absences, inadequate preparation, failure to complete prerequisite assignments, or if s/he lacks appropriate personal protective equipment.

c) An instructor, the Registrar or a Campus Administrator may exclude a student from participating in a class, lab, salon session, shop session, field trip, etc., if the student compromises the safety of him/herself and/or others, assaults or abuses others, is destructive to property, disrupts the learning opportunities of others or behaves in a threatening or blatantly uncooperative manner towards students, College employees or other College members. The instructor shall report in writing to the School Chair or designate the circumstances giving rise to the exclusion. All other College employees should submit a written report of incident(s) to their appropriate supervisor.

d) An instructor or other employee may recommend to the School Chair that a student be completely excluded from a course/program if that student has missed instructional times, or failed to complete assigned work to such a degree that the student could not compensate sufficiently to pass the course in the time available, or if the student has compromised the safety of him/herself and/or others, assaults or abuses others, has been destructive to property, has disrupted the learning opportunities of others or has behaved in a threatening or blatantly uncooperative manner towards the instructor.

e) A student recommended for exclusion from a course/program will receive notification from and will be excluded by the Registrar on the written recommendation of the School Chair concerned. The student shall be notified of the appeal process by the Registrar.

f) A student may appeal exclusion/dismissal by following the appeals procedure specified by Selkirk College.

g) If in the opinion of the Registrar, the seriousness of the situation merits suspension or dismissal from the College, a recommendation will be forwarded to the President. The President shall act in accordance with the College and Institute Act. If the President suspends or dismisses the student from the College the student shall be advised of all rights under Policy B3007 Student Appeals Policy of the College.

h) A student excluded or dismissed under this section will receive a DNW on transcripts

C. APPEAL (see College Policy 8400: Student Appeals)

Most disagreements should be resolved through informal discussion between the parties involved before beginning the appeal procedures. This would typically involve the Instructor and the School Chair or designate. For more details refer to College Policy 8400 which is available on the website.

NOTE: A student ombudsperson may be available to assist the student in this process.

Plagiarism and Cheating: See Policy 8618: Cheating and Plagiarism