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Heritage Retrofit Carpentry (HRC) has a curriculum that is practical; we have about 70% shop time and 30% classroom/lecture. HRC has several field trips and field experiences. Students will be given hands-on experience in many facets of carpentry.
Course Registration Opens May 1st. To complete course registration
Please review your course map below to find your required classes.
| 2025 PS Fall | |||
| Course Code | Class | Credits | Prerequisite |
| CARP-1305 | Blueprint Reading & Basic Drafting | 2 | |
| CARP-2010 | Advanced Finish Carpentry | 4 | SAFE-1010 |
| CARP-2020 | Energy Efficiency | 3 | SAFE-1010 |
| CARP-2040 | Restoration and Renovation Methods I | 4 | CARP-2010, SAFE-1010 |
| COMP-1000 | Computer Essentials | 3 | |
| MATH-1005 | Math Essentials | 2 | |
| SAFE-1010 | Occupational Health and Safety | NCPR-1066 | |
| SAFE-1005 | PEI Occupational Health and Safety | ||
| NCPR-1001 | Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C | ||
| NCPR-1002 | Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) | ||
| NCPR-1066 | Certified Fall Protection | ||
| NCPR-1068 | Elevated Work Platforms | NCPR-1066 | |
| 2026 PS Winter | |||
| Course Code | Class | Credits | Prerequisite |
| ARCH-1400 | Heritage Recording and Architectural History | 3 | CARP-1305, SAFE-1010 |
| BUSI-1110 | Introduction to Project Management | 2 | COMP-1000 |
| CARP-2030 | Timber Frame Carpentry | 3 | CARP-2010, SAFE-1010 |
| CARP-2045 | Restoration and Renovation Methods II | 4 | CARP-2020, CARP-2040, SAFE-1010 |
| COMM-1005 | Workplace Communications | 3 | |
| MATH-1017 | Heritage Carpentry Math | 2 | MATH-1005 |
Students will be required to purchase textbooks. Approx. Cost $200.00
A complete list will be given to the students during orientation.
Pens, pencils, scribblers, calculator (Casio FX-991ms)
A complete list will be given to students during orientation
CSA-approved steel-toed work boots or shoes (Please bring these on the first day).
All other equipment is provided; however, you will be given a list of optional items to purchase during orientation.
Josh Silver
Phone: 902-566-9313
Email Josh
Ruth Rundle
Phone: 902-888-6448
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