Year
Year 1
Semester
Second Semester
Credit
3
Program Description
Core principles of framing, layout, and structural assembly for general carpentry apprenticeships.
About this course
This course covers the core principles of framing, layout, and structural assembly for general carpentry apprenticeships. You will learn how to read blueprints, calculate material needs, and build structural components safely. The shop work focuses on wall, floor, and roof framing systems.
The course is taught in the Tamarack Building at the Benchlands Campus, where you will use professional tools and equipment under supervision.
Who takes this course
Credits: 3 · Hours: 60
Prerequisites
None
Learning outcomes
- Read and interpret standard architectural blueprints and sketches for residential framing.
- Calculate material quantities and perform precise layout measurements for structural components.
- Assemble wall, floor, and roof framing systems using correct fastening techniques.
- Apply site safety protocols and personal protective equipment standards in the shop.
- Inspect structural assemblies for code compliance and quality control.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Framing practical exam | 40 |
| Blueprint reading quiz | 20 |
| Safety and code compliance report | 20 |
| Final structural assembly project | 20 |