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Carpenter Apprentice Third Period

 

Program Year: 2010-2011

Program Length: 8 Weeks

Program Description:

                                                                           To print program information for 2009-2010, press HERE
                                                                           To print program information for 2010-2011, press HERE 

The Third Period Carpentry Program provides students with the practical skills and theory necessary to write the Third Period Carpenter Apprenticeship Exam and practical evaluation.

The Apprenticeship program is an option for an individual to become an experienced tradesperson while maintaining employment and income. A registered apprentice can expect to spend about 80% of their time learning on-the-job with their employer while earning wages that increase with each period completed. 

Registration for the Fall offering of this program opens on May 17, 2010.

Program of Study:

TCSA0030    Section One: Safety Level 3                  
TCCR0030    Section Two: Concrete Level 3     
TCBL0030    Section Three: Building Layout           
TCCF0030    Section Four: Commercial Framework         
TCCI0030     Section Five: Commercial Interiors and Timber Construction            
TCEP0030    Section Six: Level Estimating and Plans       
TCPR0030    Section Seven: Shop and Practical Projects

Program Delivery:

Instruction combines traditional classroom and practical shop setting.

Admission Requirements:

Students entering the program must be indentured as 3rd Period Apprentices with Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) – Alberta Advanced Education office (Slave Lake, 849-7228 or 849-7217).

Application Process:

APPLICATION: Complete and submit the Northern Lakes College application form (available at all Northern Lakes College locations and on the college website). 

APPLICANTS for the Apprenticeship program must be registered with Alberta Apprenticeship. Application forms can be downloaded from the Alberta Apprenticeship website, www.tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca

ACCEPTANCE: Applicants who are verified through the Alberta Apprenticeship will be accepted and offered a space in the next available offering of the program. When spaces are full, they will be placed on a waitlist. Applicants will be accepted in the order of ‘first qualified, first served.” They will receive a letter informing them of their acceptance status.

FUNDING: Applicants are encouraged to check on funding options early. Counsellors can assist with identifying funding options and applying for sponsorship of fees and living costs.

REGISTRATION: Before the start date of the program, accepted applicants will receive information about registration dates, times, locations and other information to assist them.

Cost Estimates:

2009 - 2010 Fees (May offering):

Tuition:



$  736.00

Materials:

$    62.50

Textbooks (approx.):

$  500.00

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST:

$1298.50

2010-2011 Fees (Fall offering):

Tuition:

ALL FEES ARE UNDER REVIEW

$  752.00

Materials:

$    64.00

Textbooks (approx.):

$  500.00

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST:

$1316.00

Locations:

NLC - Slave Lake Campus (Spring offering - Slave Lake or Grouard--TBA)

Offering Dates:

May 3, 2010 to June 25, 2010
October 25, 2010 to December 17, 2010

Call NOW for registration in the Spring offering.
Registration for Fall 2010 offering of this program opens on May 17, 2010. 

Contact Information:

Admissions:Jennifer Ellison at (780) 849- 8605(fax 849-2570)
e-mail: ellisonj@northernlakescollege.ca
Questions regarding status of your application, student housing, program costs
Program Contact:Al Churchill at (780) 849-8852 or cell 805-1699
e-mail: churchilla@northernlakescollege.ca
Questions about program content, admissions
requirements, employment opportunities for the program
Counselling Services:Contact your local campus
Questions regarding funding, support services