Overview

Carpentry Foundation students from Selkirk College 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.

Educational Benefits

Theoretical principles of carpentry

Practical in-shop training

450 work-based hours (towards your “on-the-job apprenticeship component”)

Credit for your level one technical training

Knowledge of provincial and national codes

Job Duties

Concrete, wood and metal frame construction

Installation of interior and exterior finishing

Residential, commercial and industrial projects

Conforming to plans, specifications and local building codes

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Residential Construction Career Exploration

Construction Math

Safe Work Practices

Drawings and Specifications

Materials Identification

Hand Tools

Portable Power Tools

Stationary Tools

Survey Instruments

Concrete Form Work

Residential House Framing

Windows and Doors

Residential Building Renovations

Building Science

Shop Skills

Work Experience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are accepted approximately 12 months before the start date and are first qualified, first admitted

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Burnaby, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Have graduated from a BC Senior Secondary School or equivalent, or

Be 19 years of age or over at the time of application, or

Be under 19 years of age but have a written recommendation from your Secondary School Principal

Read more about admission requirements according to Policy 8611

Carpentry Foundation Academic Requirements

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

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

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12380 CAD / full

≈ 12380 CAD / full
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

2750 CAD / full

≈ 2750 CAD / full

Living costs

Burnaby

Canada

1600 - 2700 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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