General Carpenter (403A)
A General Carpenter constructs, renovates, and repairs structures made of wood, steel, concrete, and other materials in the residential, commercial, and industrial construction sectors and in related industries.
This apprenticeship program follows the current curriculum as set by Skilled Trades Ontario.
Students who have graduated from the Renovation Construction Technician program will be exempt from taking the basic level of this apprenticeship program, while also increasing the chances of obtaining a sponsor for a Carpenter Apprenticeship.
Training
The General Carpenter apprenticeship program consists of on-the-job and in-school training. The program typically takes four years to complete and consists of:
- 7,280 hours of on-the-job training and work experience
- 720 hours of in-school training
Red Seal Exam
At the completion of the in-school portion of the apprenticeship, graduates are given a week of preparation before they write the Red Seal exam for the trade.
Our students may write this exam at the College at the end of the training, or book a separate time to write the exam at the MLTSD office.
What do Carpenters do?
Carpenters establish building procedures and prepare work sites.
They measure, cut, and shape wood and other materials to create various structures and components like floors, walls, ceilings, roofs, stairs, posts, and handrails.
They lay out, construct, and install frameworks and concrete foundations according to project specifications.
Collaborate with other construction professionals to ensure projects are completed efficiently and meet design requirements.
Admission Requirements
- O.S.S.D. or equivalent
Application Process
This is an apprenticeship program and follows a different application process than regular post-secondary education programs. You cannot apply to this program through ontariocolleges.ca.
Applicants who are registered as an apprentice in a trade should receive a letter from the Ministry of Labour, Training & Skills Development inviting them to apply for schooling. All applications from that point will need their payment processed by the Office of the Registrar & Financial Aid Services at Lambton College.
If you are a registered apprentice and have not received a letter regarding apprenticeship school, please contact your local Ministry of Labour, Training & Skills Development office.
Training Dates
The following training dates are for the 2023-2024 academic year for the General Carpenter apprenticeship.
- Basic (CARB) Dates
- September 5 - October 23
- January 8 - March 1
- Intermediate (CARI) Dates
- October 30 - December 22
- Advanced (CARA) Dates
- March 4 - May 3
Course List
This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.
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