Apprentices work as apprentice carpenters and come to VIU for 7 weeks each year for technical training. Learn more about the Application Process for Apprenticeship Technical Training.
Each level is associated with a 7-week technical training sessions. The 4 levels of the apprenticeship program are listed below:
Level 1 (7 weeks)
- Safe Work Practices
- Documentation and Organizational Skills
- Tools and Equipment
- Survey Instruments
- Rigging & Hoisting Equipment
- Site Layout
- Concrete Formwork
- Wood Frame Construction
- Building Science
Level 2 (7 weeks)
- Documentation and Organizational Skills
- Tools and Equipment
- Survey Instruments
- Site Layout
- Concrete Formwork
- Wood Frame Construction
- Finishing Materials
- Building Science
Level 3 (7 weeks)
- Documentation and Organizational Skills
- Tools and Equipment
- Site Layout
- Concrete Formwork
- Wood Frame Construction
- Finishing Materials
Level 4 (7 weeks)
- Documentation and Organizational Skills
- Survey Instruments
- Site Layout
- Wood Frame Construction
- Finishing Materials
- Building Science
Note: apprentices who graduate from the Carpentry Foundation program receive credit for Level 1 apprenticeship.
Upon successful completion of all 4 years of technical training, verification of work based training hours, successful completion of the Interprovincial Exam, students will receive their Carpentry Red Seal Certification fromSkilledTradesBC.