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Carpentry

Carpentry

QUICK FACTS

Credential:
Certificate

Duration:
24 weeks

Format:
Full time, Mon - Fri

How to apply

Start date:
September 2025

Location:
Trades & Technology Centre, 5579 Tyson Road, Chilliwack, BC

Cost:
(Details)

FEATURES:

  • Program eligible for financial aid
  • Small class sizes: student/instructor ratio is 18:1

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

51’s Carpentry program will prepare you for entry into the carpentry trade and the provincial apprenticeship program. Sample topics include:

  • Reading and interpreting drawings
  • Using specialty equipment
  • Site and building layout
  • Building concrete forms
  • Framing a building
  • Finishing internal and external details

As part of B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint, students with financial need may now receive up to $16,400 in non-repayable grants for studying Carpentry at 51. .

Once you successfully complete the program, you have the option of advanced placement in the Carpentry apprenticeship program.

CAREER EXPECTATIONS

Carpentry is a growing business with endless job opportunities for those with a strong work ethic and a knack for getting the job done. Graduates from 51’s Carpentry program will be prepared for employment in the following industries:

  • Carpentry
  • Building Equipment
  • Supply Sales
  • Construction
  • Shipping and Delivery
  • Building Maintenance
  • Modular Housing construction

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

UPGRADING OPTIONS

if you’re currently or recently employed as a carpenter, our upgrading program allows you to complete your certificate requirements or to become proficient in a specific process or technique.

As an upgrading student, you are expected to meet program prerequisites through previous enrolment or proof of industry experience, approved by the program instructor.

Upgrading students cannot be enrolled for more than 13 weeks or cannot displace anyone registered in an upcoming intake.   

QUESTIONS?

Phone: 604-847-5448
Toll free: 1-888-504-7441, local 5448
Email: trades@ufv.ca
Or ask online