Program at a glance
Credential
Technical Training Certification
Work experience
Sponsored apprentice
Delivery
On campus
Study options
Full-time
Open to International
No
Area of study
Length
7 weeks
Carpentry (harmonized)
With your Red Seal Carpentry ticket, you can work for construction companies, in maintenance departments, or go into business for yourself.
Construction carpenters are in high demand.
Carpenters are highly skilled tradespeople. As an apprentice, you'll be working to earn your Red Seal certification.听Red Seal tradespeople are certified across Canada, allowing you to work anywhere in the country.
You'll master how to read blueprints and follow building codes and how to properly use听construction听hand and power tools and various construction materials.
Vancouver Island's largest provider of trades training
Take your carpentry and construction craft training to the highest standards as an apprentice to complete your Red Seal Certification.
As a sponsored apprentice, you'll receive on-the-job practical skills from your employer. At Camosun, you'll develop your skills in communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, mathematics, and safe work practices.
Four levels of Carpentry training
You'll be in school about once a year to complete听a level of in-school theory听to provide balance for your on-the-job practical experience. Each level of training is听seven weeks and includes a听.
Program standards for each trade's required training are set by听.
Tuition and fees
Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025
Tuition
Tuition is provided for each level
Carpentry Apprenticeship
$778.75听 Level 1
$778.75听 Level 2
$778.75听 Level 3
$778.75听 Level 4
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Student fees
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:听Student Fees.
Financial assistance
Apprentice Employment Insurance
Apprentices should apply for听Apprentice EI (Service Canada)听financial support before the start of the program and up to four weeks in advance. Late applications may result in Service Canada denying funding.
Grants
The Government of Canada provides .
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Program start dates
Seven weeks per level, each year; requires four levels to gain a Red Seal Certification. Training will take place at Interurban campus.听
Contact Registration to confirm seat availability*, 250-370-3550.
Level 1: Harmonized
7 weeks
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| September 16, 2024 | November 1, 2024 |
| November 4, 2024 | December 20, 2024 |
| June 24, 2024 | August 9, 2024 |
| January 6, 2025 | February 21, 2025 |
| February 24, 2025 | April 11, 2025 |
| April 14, 2025 | May 30, 2025 |
| June 2, 2025 | July 18, 2025 |
| September 15, 2025 | October 31, 2025 |
| November 3, 2025 | December 19, 2025 |
| January 5, 2026 | February 20, 2026 |
| February 23, 2026 | April 10, 2026 |
| April 13, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
| June 1, 2026 | July 17, 2026 |
| September 14, 2026 | October 30, 2026 |
| November 2, 2026 | December 18, 2026 |
*All dates are subject to change.
Level 2:听Harmonized
7 weeks
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| September 16, 2024 | November 1, 2024 |
| November 4, 2024 | December 20, 2024 |
| January 6, 2025 | February 21, 2025 |
| February 24, 2025 | April 11, 2025 |
| April 14, 2025 | May 30, 2025 |
| June 2, 2025 | July 18, 2025 |
| September 15, 2025 | October 31, 2025 |
| November 3, 2025 | December 19, 2025 |
| January 5, 2026 | February 20, 2026 |
| February 23, 2026 | April 10, 2026 |
| April 13, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
| June 1, 2026 | July 17, 2026 |
| September 14, 2026 | October 30, 2026 |
| November 2, 2026 | December 18, 2026 |
*All dates are subject to change.
Level 3:听Harmonized
7 weeks
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| September 16, 2024 | November 1, 2024 |
| November 4, 2024 | December 20, 2024 |
| January 6, 2025 | February 21, 2025 |
| February 24, 2025 | April 11, 2025 |
| April 14, 2025 | May 30, 2025 |
| June 2, 2025 | July 18, 2025 |
| September 15, 2025 | October 31, 2025 |
| November 3, 2025 | December 19, 2025 |
| January 5, 2026 | February 20, 2026 |
| February 23, 2026 | April 10, 2026 |
| April 13, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
| June 1, 2026 | July 17, 2026 |
| September 14, 2026 | October 30, 2026 |
| November 2, 2026 | December 18, 2026 |
*All dates are subject to change.
Level 4:听Harmonized
7 weeks
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| September 16, 2024 | November 1, 2024 |
| November 4, 2024 | December 20, 2024 |
| January 6, 2025 | February 21, 2025 |
| February 24, 2025 | April 11, 2025 |
| April 14, 2025 | May 30, 2025 |
| June 2, 2025 | July 18, 2025 |
| September 15, 2025 | October 31, 2025 |
| November 3, 2025 | December 19, 2025 |
| January 5, 2026 | February 20, 2026 |
| February 23, 2026 | April 10, 2026 |
| April 13, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
| June 1, 2026 | July 17, 2026 |
| September 14, 2026 | October 30, 2026 |
| November 2, 2026 | December 18, 2026 |
*All dates are subject to change.
Note:听听- apprenticeship training requirements are aligned across Canada within the Red Seal trades.
Let's get you started
Camosun accepts applications to apprenticeship technical training programs听year-round.
To apply you must have:
- A听registered employer who will sponsor and train you and;
- A valid SkilledTradesBC registration number.
An apprentice听must be sponsored听by an employer听who is听registered听at SkilledTradesBC. If you and your employer agree to enter into a contract for an apprenticeship, either of you may contact听听to register you as an apprentice.
Contact us
If you have registration questions please contact the Registration department.
For questions about the program contact the Trades Apprenticeship Office at听250-370-3856听or听tradesinfo@camosun.ca
Faculty/staff profile
Albert van Akker
Chair, Architectural Trades and Carpentry Program Leader
vanakker@camosun.ca
250鈥370鈥3802
JD 134A
Faculty/staff profile
Christian Allen
Instructor, Carpentry
allenc@camosun.ca
250-370-3823
Centre for Trades Education and Innovation
Faculty/staff profile
Faculty/staff profile
Faculty/staff profile
Contact information
Trades Apprenticeship office
Campus location
Centre for Trades and Technology building (CTEI), room 102
Location link
If your inquiry is time sensitive we recommend phoning 250-370-3550. When emailing please include your full name and student number registration@camosun.ca.
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Questions about your classes
For about the program contact听250-370-3856,听tradesinfo@camosun.ca听or the department Chair.