Course Overview
This course prepares students to write the Carpenter Interprovincial Exam to receive the Certificate of Qualification with a Red Seal Endorsement. It refreshes the theoretical knowledge needed to complement the required practical experience. This course is intended for apprentices who failed the Interprovincial exam on their previous attempt and for workers who meet the program challenge requirements as specified by SkilledTradesBC (Completion of 9,720 workplace hours). Contact SkilledTradesBC (tel 778-328-8700 or toll free within BC 1-866-660-6011) to determine eligibility and to schedule an examination. Upon completion of the CQ Refresher you may be required to submit your BCIT Statement of Completion to SkilledTradesBC.
Prerequisite(s)
- Minimum of 9,540 hours workplace experience in the trade or successful completion of all 4 years of Carpenter technical training and 6360 workplace hours.
Credits
0.0
Domestic fees
$908.04
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the construction of commercial/residential concrete forming systems including but not limited to footings, walls, suspended slabs and stairs.
- Describe concrete materials, types, additives and treatments.
- Calculate job-site material requirements.
- Describe site preparation, excavation, and pile and shoring systems.
- Select wood framing systems and materials.
- Describe the construction of walls, floors, roofs and stairs using standard wood framing practices.
- Use math to determine building location, stair layout, rafter calculations, and material volumes.
- Establish elevations and site layout using a builder’s level and a theodolite.
- Interpret the building code as it applies to residential wood frame calculations and construction.
- Interpret safety and workplace documentation.
- Interpret construction drawings.
- Describe the planning and installation of interior and exterior doors, windows and finishing systems.
- Describe renovation-specific support and construction activities.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2011
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of CARP 0100 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 74541
Dates
Jan 12 - Mar 23 Loading
- CRN 74541
- $908.04 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12 - Mar 23 | Mon, Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby |
Duration
10 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Students require a minimum of six-years of experience in the Carpentry trade. Contact SkilledTradesBC (skilledtradesbc.ca/contact-us) to determine eligibility and to schedule an examination. Students are required to bring the following to class: A copy of either the "BC Building Code with or without Part 8" or a copy of the "National Building Code"; the 4th edition Carpentry textbook package by Vogt with the workbook (this is only available through BCIT's book store at www.bcitbookstore.ca/bcit/buy_book_detail.asp?pf_id=10506196); and a Sharp EL-520X calculator for the first day of class. The standalone Carpentry textbook and the American versions are not sufficient for this course. No class on February 16 due to stat holiday.
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Status
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