Are you the hands-on type who enjoys bringing ideas to life through building and creating? If so, this course might be a great fit for you. Carpenters construct, repair, and install building frameworks and structures. In partnership with The Educational Partnership Foundation (TEPF) and Alberta Carpenters Training Centre, students can participate in a free program to explore this unique introduction to the Carpentry trade. Through hands-on training in real industry settings, students will not just gain foundational skills, safety practices, and knowledge, but also pave their way to becoming successful apprentices in Carpentry or Scaffolding.
*Students in this program must be able to lift 50lbs (22.68kg).
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Students will learn:
- how to measure, cut, and assemble wood with accuracy and finesse
- how to recognize and use essential tools like saws, hammers, and drills
- the intricacies of framing, finishing, and detailing
- the critical role that scaffolds play in providing safe and efficient access to elevated work areas
- safety regulations
- proper scaffolding assembly techniques
Location:
Alberta Carpenters Training Centre: 15210 123 Ave., Edmonton, AB, T5V 0A3
What a typical day looks like?
After looking at the proposed blueprints and sketches, a carpenter will begin to bring the paper to life. They cut materials to specified measurements, assemble and fasten components, and install necessary scaffolding and framing. Carpenters make sure that structures are stable, safe, and functional in an industrial environment. As they gain experience, it is their imagination and ability to see the bigger picture that elevates them to leadership roles on construction projects. They may choose to specialize as well. Cribbing and framing appeals to those who can handle heavy lifting. Finishing Trades is a great path for those who prefer details and precision work.
Useful Skills
Measure twice, cut once is a Carpenter’s motto. Carpenters have a logical mind that can follow specifications and perform calculations and measurements. They also have the creativity to think beyond the blueprint when needed. This job appeals to those with good multitasking and observation skills.
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