Quick Facts

Pre-employment Carpenter

Learn:

To launch your career, Lakeland College's Pre-employment Carpentry program prepares you with the skills and information necessary to become an apprentice in the field of carpentry. Graduates with an attendance record of 90 per cent or better are eligible to write the first year Alberta apprenticeship exam if you meet trade entrance requirements.

Live The Learning:

You'll learn carpentry theory, estimating, an introduction to drafting, as well as receiving hands on practice in a lab setting.
You'll gain lots of hands-on experience for real-world scenarios in our well-equipped labs and training facilities.
You'll experience the day-to-day operations of the workplace while on your 4 week industry practicum.
As part of your training, you'll earn various safety certifications.

The Lakeland Advantage:

Pre-employment Carpenter is based on the first-year of the carpenter apprenticeship training program.
With small class sizes, instructors give you lots of one-on-one attention.
Industry partnerships result in new hands-on learning opportunities and innovative equipment donations.
You'll be eligible for a job in four months.
Pre-employment courses are eligible for student funding.

Live Your Career As A

member of a construction contracting crew
self-employed carpenter
construction or maintenance worker for government agencies, utility companies or manufacturing firms
foreman, subcontractor, construction superintendent or contractor

Continue Your Learning With:

Become a carpenter apprentice with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training. This is a 4 year apprenticeship (four 12 month periods) including 1,500 hours of on-the-job training and 8 weeks of technical training in each year.

Learn more about the Carpentry apprenticeship at Lakeland.

Visit Tradesecrets to learn more about the Carpentry trade and apprenticeship.

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Campus Location
Vermilion Campus

Program Length
4 Months

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Start your career...

Lakeland College's Pre-employment programs are perfect options for anyone seeking a career in the Trades. These programs are a perfect start to a lifelong career as a Welder, Electrician or Instrument Technician.

Check out our Pre-employment programs.