Carpentry course is a three year program which prepares students
to work in the building trades and lays the foundation for qualified
individuals to progress into supervisory or proprietorship positions.
Theory is taught in the classroom, then students have a hands-on
experience, by constructing a three bedroom house. Following a basic
training period of approximately six weeks, where the students become
familiar with and learn the proper and safe use of our tools and
equipment, a set of twelve of the most used tools is issued. The
Carpentry program includes the use of C.A.D. (Computer Aided Design),
a well equipped work shop, air nailers, modern engineered building
material products and internet access and various other computer
programs to enhance instruction. Third year students are afforded
the opportunity to enter the work force prior to graduation. The
Co-operative Industrial Education (C.I.E.) Program is available
to qualified students.
This course is designed to present an over-view
of the building trades with emphasis on carpentry, masonry, plumbing,
and electrical occupations. The student will develop entry level
skills in the four areas of building trades while becoming familiar
with safety, hand tools, power tools, and equipment. These entry
level skills will enable the student to seek out job opportunities.
Upon successful completion of this course, the teacher may recommend
a student move to another speciality shop such as Carpentry or Heating/
Cooling/ Plumbing/ Electricity. Generic as well as specific social
skills required of workers in these occupations will be identified
along with the integration of academics and vocational education
to make learning more relevant and meaningful.
Building Maintenance course, is designed to give
the students entry level skills in the Building Maintenance Trades.
Projects will include participating in the Habitat Housing Project,
Individual Projects and Various Maintenance Skills at the school.
Students will gain "hands on" experience with exterior and interior
maintenance work, including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical
and masonry, by the actual use of tools involved and by doing projects.
Necessary academics and social skills required of workers in the
occupation will be identified and emphasized
These skills are generally used when employed in the following job
titles as specified in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles:
Carpentry course is a three year program which prepares students
to work in the building trades and lays the foundation for qualified
individuals to progress into supervisory or proprietorship positions.
Theory is taught in the classroom, then students have a hands-on
experience, by constructing a three bedroom house. Following a basic
training period of approximately six weeks, where the students become
familiar with and learn the proper and safe use of our tools and
equipment, a set of twelve of the most used tools is issued. The
Carpentry program includes the use of C.A.D. (Computer Aided Design),
a well equipped work shop, air nailers, modern engineered building
material products and internet access and various other computer
programs to enhance instruction. Third year students are afforded
the opportunity to enter the work force prior to graduation. The
Co-operative Industrial Education (C.I.E.) Program is available
to qualified students. 