Harmonization of Apprenticeship Training

Provincial and territorial apprenticeship authorities are each responsible for their respective apprenticeship programs. In the spirit of continual improvement, and to facilitate mobility among apprentices in Canada, participating authorities have agreed to work towards harmonizing certain aspects of their programs where possible. After consulting with their stakeholders in the trade, they have reached consensus on the following elements. Note that implementation of these elements may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, depending on their own circumstances. For more information on the implementation in any province and territory, please contact that jurisdiction’s apprenticeship authority.

1. Trade name

The official Red Seal name for this trade is Carpenter.

2. Number of Levels of Apprenticeship

The number of levels of technical training recommended for this trade is 4 (four).

3. Total Training Hours During Apprenticeship Training

The total hours of training, including both on-the-job and in-school training for this trade is 7200.

4. Sequencing Topics and Related Sub-tasks

The topic titles in the table below are placed in a column for each apprenticeship level for technical training. Each topic is accompanied by the sub-tasks and their reference number. The topics in the grey shaded cells represent those that are covered “in context” with other training in the subsequent years.

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
- Tools and Equipment in context Tools and Equipment in context Tools and Equipment in context
- Documentation in context Documentation in context Documentation in context
Tools and Equipment
  • 1.01 Uses hand, power and pneumatic tools
  • 1.02 Uses stationary tools
  • 1.03 Uses powder-actuated tools
  • 1.04 Uses lifting, rigging and hoisting equipment
  • 1.05 Uses layout instruments and equipment
  • (1.06, 1.07 Not Common Core)
Tools and Equipment
  • 1.05 Uses layout instruments
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Safety-Related Activities
  • 2.01 Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment
  • 2.02 Maintains safe work environment
- - -
Temporary Access Structures
  • 3.01 Uses stationary access equipment
  • 3.02 Uses mobile access equipment
  • 3.03 Erects/dismantles scaffolding
  • 3.04 Modifies scaffolding
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Uses Communication Techniques
  • 4.01 Uses communication techniques
- - Uses Mentoring Techniques
  • 4.02 Uses mentoring techniques
Documentation
  • 5.01 Interprets project drawings
  • 5.02 Interprets specifications.
  • 5.03 Interprets safety documentation
  • 5.04 Interprets workplace documentation
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- - - Organizes Work
  • 6.01 Schedules
  • work sequence
  • 6.02 Performs site
  • preparation
  • 6.03 Performs
  • quantity take off
  • 6.04 Organizes
  • material
Layout
  • 7.01 Performs site layout
  • 7.02 Lays out concrete formwork
  • 7.03 Lays out floors
  • 7.04 Lays out decks
  • 7.05 Lays out walls
  • 7.06 Lays out ceilings
  • 7.07 Lays out roofs
Layout
  • 7.01 Performs site layout
  • 7.03 Lays out floors
  • 7.05 Lays out walls
  • 7.06 Lays out ceilings
  • 7.07 Lays out roofs
  • 7.08 Lays out stairs
Layout
  • 7.02 Lays out concrete formwork
  • 7.03 Lays out floors
  • 7.06 Lays out ceilings
  • 7.07 Lays out roofs
  • 7.08 Lays out stairs
  • 7.09 Lays out balustrades
Layout
  • 7.03 Lays out floors
  • 7.07 Lays out roofs
  • 7.08 Lays out stairs
  • 7.09 Lays out balustrades
Formwork
  • 8.03 Constructs footing forms
  • 8.04 Constructs wall form systems and grade beam formwork
  • 8.05 Constructs slab formwork
  • 8.08 Installs embedded reinforcements
  • 8.09 Dismantles formwork
- Formwork
  • 8.01 Erects excavation shoring and underpinning
  • 8.02 Erects concrete falsework
  • 8.06 Constructs column formwork
  • 8.07 Constructs stair formwork
  • 8.08 Installs embedded reinforcements
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Concrete, Cement-Based and Epoxy Products
  • 9.01 Places concrete
  • 9.02 Facilitates curing of concrete
  • 9.03 Performs basic concrete finishing
- Concrete, Cement-Based and Epoxy Products
  • 9.04 Installs pre-cast components
  • 9.05 Installs grout
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Floor Systems
  • 10.01 Installs engineered floor systems.
  • 10.02 Constructs dimensional lumber floor framing
Floor Systems
  • 10.02 Constructs dimensional lumber floor framing
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Deck Systems
  • 11.01 Constructs decks
  • 11.02 Installs deck components
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Wall Systems
  • 12.01 Installs engineered wall systems
  • 12.02 Constructs dimensional lumber wall framing
Wall Systems
  • 12.01 Installs engineered wall systems
  • 12.02 Constructs dimensional lumber wall framing
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- Roof and Ceiling Systems
  • 13.01 Installs engineered trusses
  • 13.02 Constructs roof and ceiling framing
Roof and Ceiling Systems
  • 13.01 Installs engineered trusses
  • 13.02 Constructs roof and ceiling framing
Roof and Ceiling Systems
  • 13.01 Installs engineered trusses
  • 13.02 Constructs roof and ceiling framing
- Exterior Doors and Windows
  • 14.01 Installs exterior jambs/frames
  • 14.02 Installs exterior doors
  • 14.03 Installs exterior windows
  • 14.04 Installs exterior door and window hardware
- -
- Roofing
  • 15.01 Installs roofing components
  • 15.02 Installs roofing coverings
- -
- Exterior Finishes
  • 16.01 Installs exterior wall components
  • 16.02 Installs exterior wall coverings
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- - Wall and Ceiling Finishes
  • 17.01 Installs wallboard
  • 17.02 Applies compound to walls and ceilings
  • 17.03 Installs panels, tiles and solid wood finishes
  • 17.04 Installs suspended ceilings
  • 17.05 Installs demountable wall systems
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- - - Flooring
  • 18.01 Installs underlayment
  • 18.02 Installs floor coverings
  • 18.03 Installs access flooring
- - Interior Doors and Windows
  • 19.01 Installs interior jambs/frames
  • 19.02 Installs interior doors.
  • 19.03 Installs interior windows
  • 19.04 Installs interior door and window hardware
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- Finish Components and Stairs Finish Components and Stairs
  • 20.01 Fabricates finish components
  • 20.02 Installs finish components and accessories
  • 20.03 Constructs stairs
Finish Components and Stairs
  • 20.03 Constructs stairs
- - - Renovation Support Activities
  • 21.01 Removes existing material
  • 21.02 Protects structure during renovations
- - - Renovation Construction Activities
  • 22.01 Joins new to existing construction
  • 22.02 Changes existing structure during renovations