Courses
General Carpenter-2025/2026
| Level 1-Basic | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| CARP-1002 | Estimat'g Layout & Calculations (Basic) | 2 | ||
| The student will develop an understanding of basic trade calculations and an ability to solve trade related problems. The student will learn to apply basic principles of Geometry to Construction layout and develop knowledge of practices of cutting, brazing and arc welding with oxy-acetylene, safely. | ||||
| CARP-1003 | Plans Specifications & Codes-Basic | 2 | ||
| This course prepares the student for usual working relationships in the industry; develops knowledge of architectural drawings and related equipment; develops ability to read and interpret drawings and sketches from oral and written information. | ||||
| SFTY-1053 | Safety Materials & Tools | 7.5 | ||
| To develop in the apprentice knowledge and pride in the trade of Carpentry and its related regulations and organization. To develop knowledge of health hazards and other risks and first aid skills.To develop knowledge of materials, of wood and lumber, of skill in joints and fasteners, and of skill and selection of hand tools and power tools. | ||||
| WELD-1056 | Welding for Carpenters | 0.5 | ||
| To develop in the apprentice knowledge in the general safety practices and operating principles of oxy-acetylene and arc welding and skill in the basic levels of cutting, brazing, and welding. | ||||
| Level 2-Intermediate | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| CARP-3002 | Plans Codes Specifications | 2 | ||
| To develop in the apprentice knowledge in the reading and interpretation of residential plans, specifications, and codes. | ||||
| CARP-3003 | Estimating Layout Calculations | 2 | ||
| To develop in the apprentice knowledge in the procedure of estimating material quantities and related costs as per Residential plans and specifications supplied. | ||||
| CONS-3022 | Residential Construction | 9 | ||
| To familiarize the apprentice with basic site and building layout requirements; excavation; footings and concrete; foundations, drainage; sill plates; floor beams; support collumns; flooring systems; framed walls; ceiling joists; trusses; roofs; exterior finishing; interior finishing and ventilation. | ||||
| Level 3-Advanced | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| CARP-3004 | Plans Codes Specifications | 2 | ||
| To develop in the apprentice knowledge and skill in the reading and interpretation of commercial plans, specifications, and codes. | ||||
| CARP-3005 | Estimating Layout Calculations | 2 | ||
| To develop in the apprentice knowledge in the procedure of estimating material quantities and costs as per commercial plans and specifications supplied. | ||||
| CONS-5017 | Commercial Construction | 9 | ||
| To develop in the apprentice knowledge and skill in the use of levelling instruments and layout procedures. | ||||
| Program Residency | ||||
| Students Must Complete a Minimum of 10 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program | ||||