General Carpenter - 403A

Mohawk College Certificate
Apprenticeship
This apprenticeship program covers the required in-class training for the General Carpenter trade.

Program Highlights

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  • State-of-the-art facilities
  • “Earn while you learn” training model, combining on-the-job and in-school training
  • In-school training lead by faculty and staff who are experienced, licensed journeypersons
  • You may qualify for income support while in school through Employment Insurance Canada benefits or training allowance

What you'll learn

  • Build a fulfilling career as a qualified journeyperson in the skilled trade of carpentry.

  • Instill the theory behind the skills you are learning from your employer on the job with extensive training in estimation, calculation and layout methods.

  • Layout and install building materials according to plans, specifications and building codes in residential, industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI)construction.

  • Develop a wide range of skills including:

    • Plan reading and layout

    • Estimating and calculations; o Interior finish

    • Exterior finish

    • Framing (wood/steel)

    • Concrete formwork

    • Stair building

    • Doors and windows

    • Scaffolding

    • Timber framing

Program Structure

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Accessible description of the apprenticeship program format

Start: Find an employer or sponsor for your training. 

Register: Register with Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU)

Level 1: Complete the on the job and in-school requirements.

Level 2: Complete the on the job and in-school requirements.

Level 3: Complete the on the job and in-school requirements.

Completion: Become a Journeyperson by successfully completing the certificate of qualification (C of Q) Exam. 

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Admission

Offers of classroom training are issued by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development and registered with Skilled Trades Ontario.

Please ensure your school preferences are up to date with Skilled Trades Ontario via their portal.


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Financial Assistance

When it comes to paying for your education, investing in your future can be more affordable than you think. A Mohawk education is one of the most cost-effective means of acquiring the skills and knowledge you need to have a prosperous and rewarding career.

As you start on your chosen career path, it's important to have a realistic set of expectations regarding the expenses associated with attending college. In addition to your tuition fees, you will also need to budget for books, supplies, housing, and other related living expenses. You may be able to supplement your income and savings with scholarships, bursaries, or loans. It pays to do some research into what types of financial assistance you may qualify for.

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By submitting a Scholarships and Bursaries Application every semester, students have access to over $3 million in Mohawk College scholarships, bursaries and Ministry-partnered funding to help meet their financial needs.

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Whether saving for school, sticking to a budget, or planning for a major purchase, financial literacy affects us all. That's why Mo' Money is committed to helping our students improve their money skills and become more confident with their money.

Course Overview & Descriptions

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Experiential Learning

How you’ll gain skills

  • The apprenticeship is based on a total of 7,200 hours with 10% completed in school and 90% completed on the job with your employer.

  • Of the 720 hours completed in school, approximately 50% is theoretical in the classroom and the other 50% is completed as a practical component in the shop.

  • View the Skilled Trades Ontario for this trade.  

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes for apprenticeship programs, are defined within the Curriculum Training Standard for each trade, and set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.

View the training standard for this trade

The Curriculum Standards are developed by the Ontario College of Trades in consultation with representatives from the trade and Training Delivery Agent instructors.

Career Opportunities

Your future career options:

  • General Carpenter
  • Skilled Trade Worker
  • Framer
  • Trim Finisher
  • Renovator

Where you could work includes:

  • General Contracting
  • Construction Companies
  • Residential and Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) Sectors

Opportunities for grads:

  • Certificate of Qualification (C of Q) – RedSeal

Educational Pathways

 

Pathways to Mohawk 

If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk.
 

Pathways within Mohawk

We offer a diverse range of programs to further your studies within Mohawk following completion of this program. * 

This Pathways map shows how the identified program can lead to future program choices within Mohawk.


Pathways beyond Mohawk

See ontransfer.ca for additional opportunities at other colleges or universities in Ontario.

Search the Mohawk Transfer Database for opportunities outside of Ontario.

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Please contact your Employment Training Consultant at the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development for additional availability.

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