Student Experience

Learn a variety of specialized carpentry skills

Students in the Carpenter Apprenticeship program at Algonquin College will learn a variety of specialized skills, including rough carpentry, form building, framing, fine finishing, and maintenance. In addition, carpenters need to have a basic understanding of standard building procedures, building regulations, and the properties of materials. As the construction industry involves the combined efforts of a number of different trades, carpenters must be familiar with the relationship of carpentry work to that of other journeymen.

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Gain hands-on experience

This practical program consists of three levels of hands-on study. The basic and intermediate levels concentrate on residential construction, where students learn how to read blueprints, weld, and adhere to machine and tool safety practices. The advanced level focuses on commercial carpentry and includes concrete form work and stair building.

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Are you interested in finding out more information on how to start an apprenticeship in skilled trades?
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