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 the Industry Training Authority (Completion of 9,720 workplace hours). Contact the Industry Training Authority (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 the ITA.
Prerequisite(s)
Minimum of 9,720 hours workplace experience in the trade or successful completion of all 4 years of Carpenter technical training and 6480 workplace hours.
Prerequisite: Minimum of six years experience in the Carpentry trade. Contact the Industry Training Authority (tel. 778-328-8700 or toll free within BC 1-866-660-6011) to determine eligibility and to schedule an examination. Students will need : 1. either BC Building Code with or without Part 8 or the National Building Code 2. Carpentry by Vogt current within last 10 years. Books can be purchased at the BCIT bookstore. Students will require a Sharp EL-520X calculator on the first day of class. Upon completion of the CQ Refresher yu may be required to submit your BCIT Statement of Completion to the ITA. No class on October 6th or November 10th.
Status
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Prerequisite: Minimum of six years experience in the Carpentry trade. Contact the Industry Training Authority (tel. 778-328-8700 or toll free within BC 1-866-660-6011) to determine eligibility and to schedule an examination. Students will need : 1. either BC Building Code with or without Part 8 or the National Building Code 2. Carpentry by Vogt current within last 10 years. Books can be purchased at the BCIT bookstore. Students will require a Sharp EL-520X calculator on the first day of class. Upon completion of the CQ Refresher yu may be required to submit your BCIT Statement of Completion to the ITA.
Status
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Cancelled
Winter 2019
Below is one offering of this course for the Winter 2019 term.
Prerequisite: Minimum of six years experience in the Carpentry trade. Contact the Industry Training Authority (tel. 778-328-8700 or toll free within BC 1-866-660-6011) to determine eligibility and to schedule an examination. Students will need: 1. Either BC Building Code with or without Part 8 or the National Building Code 2. Carpentry by Vogt current within last 10 years. Books can be purchased at the BCIT bookstore. Students will require a Sharp EL-520X calculator on the first day of class. No class on Saturday, February 16th.
Status
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
Books & Supplies
The BCIT bookstore carries textbooks, general reference books, software, and
stationery. Please visit
bcit.ca/bookstore for more
information.
Books for Fall 2018 offerings of this course are available in the following BCIT
online bookstores. Please choose the bookstore appropriate for the offering
you are considering.
BCIT Burnaby Bookstore
If you are taking this course, but are not taking it through either Distance
Education or Online Learning, nor at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Burnaby Bookstore.
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Carpentry Cdn Ed (3Rd)
Author
Vogt
Publisher
Nel
Copyright
2016
Binding
Hardback
ISBN
978-0-17657-042-2
Price
$197.95
Required
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Bc Building Code 2012 Without Plumbing (2 Binders) (7610004001)
Author
Code
Copyright
2013
Binding
Kit/Set/Package
Price
$259.95
Choose One
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National Building Code Of Canada 2015 (Softcover)
Author
Code
Copyright
2016
Binding
Paperback
Price
$344.95
Choose One
Winter 2019
Books for Winter 2019 offerings of this course are available in the following BCIT
online bookstores. Please choose the bookstore appropriate for the offering
you are considering.
BCIT Burnaby Bookstore
If you are taking this course, but are not taking it through either Distance
Education or Online Learning, nor at the BCIT Downtown Campus (DTC), please purchase books for this course at the BCIT Burnaby Bookstore.
Image not available
Carpentry Cdn Ed (3Rd)
Author
Vogt
Publisher
Nel
Copyright
2016
Binding
Hardback
ISBN
978-0-17657-042-2
Price
$197.95
Required
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Bc Building Code Without Plumbing (2018) (Coming Soon)
Author
Code
Copyright
2018
Binding
3 Ring Binder
Price
$400.00
Choose One
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National Building Code Of Canada 2015 (Softcover)
Author
Code
Copyright
2016
Binding
Paperback
Price
$344.95
Choose One
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