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During your time in the program, you will be introduced to many aspects of the carpentry trade and will acquire an understanding of how a building is structurally supported and protected from the elements. Through classroom, lab, and on-site training you will be introduced to building lay-out, framing, roof systems, interior and exterior finish. We are proud of our learning facility and eager to assist you along your educational journey.
Course registration is open to all first year students! To complete course registration
Please review your course map below to find your required classes.
| 2025 PS Fall | |||
| Course Code | Class | Credits | Prerequisite |
| BLPR-1025 | Carpentry Blueprint Reading | 2 | |
| CARP-1010 | Tools of the Carpentry Trade | 3 | SAFE-1015 |
| CARP-1015 | Framing Fundamentals | 4 | MATH-1005 |
| CARP-1020 | Construction Skills Training I | 4 | SAFE-1015, CARP-1010, BLPR-1025, CARP-1015 |
| COMP-1000 | Computer Essentials | 3 | |
| MATH-1005 | Math Essentials | 2 | |
| SAFE-1015 | Occupational Health and Safety for Carpenters | 2 | 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 | ||
| 2026 PS Winter | |||
| Course Code | Class | Credits | Prerequisite |
| CARP-1025 | Interior and Exterior Finishes | 2 | |
| CARP-1030 | Doors, Windows and Trim | 1 | |
| CARP-1040 | Site Preparation, Building Layout and Foundations | 3 | MATH-1015 |
| CARP-1045 | Materials of Construction | 1 | |
| CARP-1050 | Construction Skills Training II | 6 | CARP-1015, CARP-1020, CARP-1025 |
| COMM-1005 | Workplace Communications | 3 | |
| MATH-1015 | Math for Carpenters | 2 | MATH-1005 |
| NCPR-1068 | Elevated Work Platforms | NCPR-1066 | |
Students are required to have individual learning modules (ILMs) for class. These will be available at the Waterfront Campus Bookstore. Just ask for the Carpentry package. Book store phone: 902-888-6406
Not required for the first week. Required no later than September 11, feel free to wait until you get here for tool advice before you purchase.
Brian MacIsaac
902-888-6440
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Scott MacLennan
902-888-6441
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Terry Boulter
902-888-6709
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Ruth Rundle
902-888-6448
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