Herzing College Skilled Trades
Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program
Learn the woodworking, safety, blueprint, and building code skills you need to become a carpenter apprentice. Train with licensed instructors using industry-standard tools and safety gear. Get help finding a paid apprenticeship after graduation.
Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Training: Your First Step to Becoming a Licensed Carpenter
General carpenters construct, renovate, and repair structures made of wood, steel, concrete, and other materials. They work on residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
To earn a Certificate of Qualification (C of Q) as a general carpenter in Ontario, you must complete an apprenticeship. The process includes the following steps:
- Complete 720 hours of in-school carpentry training
- Complete 6,480 hours of work experience as a carpenter apprentice
- Pass the certification exam
Pre-apprenticeship carpentry training is your first step. Employers prefer to hire apprentices who already have hands-on skills and safety knowledge.
A quality carpentry program gives you a big advantage when competing for your first apprenticeship.
Herzing College Carpentry Pre-apprenticeship Training Program
The goal of this program is to get you hired as a carpenter apprentice so you can start on the path toward certification.
Herzing’s program teaches the theory and hands-on skills Ontario employers are looking for. And our partnerships with Ontario trades organizations and unions help our students get great apprenticeships after graduation.
- 18-week program
- Licensed instructors with years of industry experience
- State-of-the-art training facility that simulates a real work environment
- Multiple program start dates throughout the year
- Tuition fees include tools and safety gear
- Training grants, loans, and scholarships may be available for qualified students (our admissions team can help you apply)
Valuable Safety Certifications Included
Employers prefer to hire carpentry apprentices who already have training in job safety. Our carpentry pre-apprenticeship program includes the following safety certifications:
- WHMIS
- Working at Heights
- Elevating Work Platforms
- Lockout & Tag Safety
- Scaffold Users’ Hazard Awareness
- Confined Spaces Hazard Awareness
Career Outlook
There is steady demand and employment growth for General Carpenters in Ontario. The strong residential construction market is creating jobs for carpenters, along with good demand for renovation and maintenance work.
There are also many industrial and commercial projects generating jobs for carpenters in Ontario. Contracts for bridges, highways, hospitals, transit systems, and schools are all expected to create employment in this field.
Job Options for Carpentry Pre-apprenticeship Graduates
Successful graduates of our Carpentry Pre-apprenticeship training program are qualified for jobs with:
- Construction companies
- Carpentry contractors
- Maintenance departments of factories, plants and other establishments
Examples of possible job titles include:
- Carpenter
- Rough Carpenter
- Renovation Carpenter
- Metal Framer – Carpentry
- Finish Carpenter
- Maintenance Carpenter
Study Topics
The carpentry pre-apprenticeship training program teaches carpentry construction and installation methods, blueprint interpretation, the Ontario Building Code, and job safety.
In this program you will learn:
- Carpentry safety requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- The proper use of hand and power tools
- How to apply interior and exterior residential finishes
- How to construct footing, wall, column, pilaster, beam, and stair forms
- How to install suspended ceiling systems, steel stud and drywall systems, and accessories
- How to estimate material quantities from residential plans and specifications
- How to read blueprints and interpret construction drawings and sketches
- The Ontario Building Code
- How to write a professional resume and prepare for carpentry apprenticeship interviews
Click to see a detailed description of each course.
Students learn to interpret the carpentry safety requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Students will be able to identify unsafe work areas and apply essential safety procedures.
Students will be trained in the proper use of hand and power tools, as well as woodworking nomenclature, production methods and techniques. Students will learn interior and exterior residential finishes and apply selected finishes in the program. Students cover the fundamentals of describing and constructing footing, wall, column, pilaster, beam and stair forms. The program allows students to gain experience describing and installing suspended ceiling systems, steel stud and drywall systems, and accessories. It will teach students how to select and identify material used in residential and commercial construction.
Students will be able to identify types of residential foundations and building code requirements according to the Ontario Building Code, such as the layout and construction of various types of residential framing. Students will be able to estimate material quantities from residential plans and specifications.
In this course students will learn how to navigate through the Canadian Electrical Code book. They will learn how to interpret and apply the code in practical applications. They will understand that Code is law and that it must be followed.
Students will obtain knowledge in reading and interpreting, drawings and sketches of layouts to calculate the requirements according to the building code. Students will also gain experience in identifying various types of plans and specifications.
Resume Writing, Interview Skill Training, Customer Service Training, Communications Skills Training and Timesheet Skills Training.
Admission Requirements
What you need to get started.
- Minimum of a Canadian high school grade 12 or equivalent, or a mature student
- Pass an entrance test administered by Herzing College
- Be interviewed in detail regarding interest in the field
- Meet any additional program specific entrance requirements
Overview
RELATED TRADES PROGRAMS:
CAMPUS
Cambridge
INDUSTRY
Pre-Apprenticeship
PROGRAM LENGTH
18 Weeks
LEARNING MODALITIES
On Campus
EXPLORE CAREERS
TRY OUR CAREER EXPLORATION KIT
Our online kit takes 3-minutes to complete and you’ll get a personalized report. Identify your strengths and social style plus the training and positions you’re best suited for.
Why Choose this Program?
- Affordable 18-week program that gets you job-ready fast
- Learn the fundamentals of carpentry installation and construction, blueprint reading, the Ontario Building Code, and job safety
- Hands-on training taught by licensed carpenters
- Herzing College is a Merit Ontario, CLAC Union-approved training facility
- Eligible grads are admitted to Merit Ontario and CLAC Union
- Tools and safety gear are included in your tuition
- Training includes six safety certifications
- Our career development team helps you create your resume, apply for carpentry apprenticeships, and prepare for interviews
- We connect graduates with available jobs through our industry partners
- We help you apply for government training grants, loans, and scholarships to lower your tuition costs
- Small class sizes and a fun learning environment
- Herzing College has a 55+ year track record of respected career training
