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
Construction carpentry
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.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 useconstructionhand 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 completea level of in-school theoryto provide balance for your on-the-job practical experience. Each level of training isseven weeks and includes a.
Program standards for each trade's required training are set by.
Tuition and fees
Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025
Tuition
Tuition is provided for each level
Carpentry Apprenticeship
$778.75 Level 1
$778.75 Level 2
$778.75 Level 3
$778.75 Level 4
Student fees
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:Student Fees.
Financial assistance
Apprentice Employment Insurance
Apprentices should apply forApprentice EI (Service Canada)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 .
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.
Contact Registration to confirm seat availability*, 250-370-3550.
Level 1: Harmonized
7 weeks
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| 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:Harmonized
7 weeks
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| 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:Harmonized
7 weeks
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| 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:Harmonized
7 weeks
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| 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:- apprenticeship training requirements are aligned across Canada within the Red Seal trades.
Let's get you started
Camosun accepts applications to apprenticeship technical training programsyear-round.
To apply you must have:
- Aregistered employer who will sponsor and train you and;
- A valid SkilledTradesBC registration number.
An apprenticemust be sponsoredby an employerwho isregisteredat SkilledTradesBC. If you and your employer agree to enter into a contract for an apprenticeship, either of you may contactto 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 at250-370-3856ortradesinfo@camosun.ca
Faculty/staff profile
Albert van Akker
Chair, Architectural Trades and Carpentry Program Leader
vanakker@camosun.ca
250–370–3802
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.
Questions about your classes
For about the program contact250-370-3856,tradesinfo@camosun.caor the department Chair.