Carpentry Level I (Apprenticeship) Program
Program Overview
Through classroom activities and considerable hands-on shop work, students cover all requirements of the Carpentry, Level One program as outlined by the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission. SIIT provides additional academic and trade-specific upgrading to supplement the program.
Courses
(click item to view course description)Students are introduced to the theory and practical application of laying out building lines for excavations, and building in relation to property pins and required set-backs using tapes, lines and batter-boards.
Contact Hours: 12
In this course, students construct and use ladder and wooden access scaffolds systems, construct environment and safety hoarding, and erect, maintain and dismantle metal access scaffold systems. Temporary ramps runways and walkways are also discussed.
Contact Hours: 15
Students develop the skills necessary to eliminate workplace hazards, move equipment and supplies, use propane safely and practice safety. WHMIS is also covered.
Contact Hours: 12
Completion of this course enables students to perform mathematical calculations, operate and electronic calculator, and use metric (SI) units and symbols.
Contact Hours: 60
This course provides the necessary knowledge and skills to select, use and store lumber and panel products, apply glues and adhesives, and identify and use mechanical fasteners.
Contact Hours: 15
This course is designed to allow students to select use and maintain a wide variety of hand tools and non-power equipment. Students learn safe operation and maintenance of portable electric and pneumatic tools and stationary power tools. Students are instructed on the safe operation and maintenance of an oxy-acetylene cutting torch. Students learn how to safely operate and maintain power-actuated tools. Upon successful completion, students are issued a card that certifies them as a qualified operator.
Contact Hours: 72
This course provides students with the necessary skills to construct footing and grade bean forms, void forms, provide for drainage and install concrete reinforcement. Various types of supporting piles and pile caps are also discussed.
Contact Hours: 18
In this course, students determine the location, size and shape of a building lot and examine the types of materials required for residential buildings.
Contact hours: 10
Students study concrete reinforcement, mixes and mixtures, testing procedures, placing methods, finishing, curing patches and placing grout.
Contact Hours: 18
