Carpenter Apprenticeship

Carpenter Apprenticeship First Period 
Onsite: Wabasca - March 24, 2025 - May 16, 2025- CANCELLED
Onsite: High Level - May 26, 2025 - July 18, 2025
Onsite: Wabasca - September 29, 2025 - November 21, 2025 
Onsite: Slave Lake - September 29, 2025 - November 21, 2025 
Onsite: High Level - February 2, 2026 - March 27, 2026 

Carpenter Apprenticeship Second Period 
Onsite: Slave Lake - January 5, 2026 - February 27, 2026 

Carpenter Apprenticeship Third Period 
Onsite: Slave Lake - March 10, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Onsite: Slave Lake - March 9, 2026 - May 1, 2026 

Carpenter Apprenticeship Fourth Period 
Onsite: Slave Lake - May 5, 2025 – June 27, 2025- CANCELLED
Onsite: Slave Lake - May 4, 2026 - June 26, 2026 

Applicants qualified by Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training may apply up to 1 week prior to the program start date.

The Carpenter Apprenticeship First Period program will help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to be successful. Carpentry courses include:

• Safety and Building Materials
• Tools
• Site Preparation, Building Layout, Foundations, and Floor Systems
• Residential Estimating and Drawing Interpretation
• Lab / Shop

Carpenter Apprenticeship Second Period courses include:

• Frame Structures
• Wood Frame Roofs
• Interior and Exterior Finishes
• Wood Stairs
• Light Commercial Estimating and Drawing Interpretation
• Lab / Shop

Carpenter Apprenticeship Third Period courses include:

• Concrete and Building Layout
• Commercial Form Work
• Commercial Interiors and Exteriors
• Commercial Estimating and Drawing Interpretation
• Lab / Shop

Carpenter Apprenticeship Fourth Period courses include:

• Workplace Organization and Interior Finishes
• Advanced Roof Framing and Stairs
• Renovations, Building Design, Energy Efficiency, and Building Science
• Industrial Estimating and Drawing Interpretation
• Lab / Shop

See the carpenter occupational profile on Alis Alberta.

Most carpenters are employed by general contractors, are self-employed, or do construction or maintenance work for government agencies, utility companies, or manufacturing firms. Employment prospects for carpenters vary considerably depending upon the sector or type of employer. Journeyperson wage rates vary, but generally range from $25 to $38 per hour plus benefits. The carpentry trade can be a stepping stone to unlimited possibilities. Carpenters may advance to foreman, subcontractor, construction superintendent, or contractor. They are involved in every phase of construction, and create the base buildings that most trades will follow in the construction cycle. This overall knowledge is an advantage when applying for supervisory positions.

Once you have your Journeyperson Certificate, you can pursue becoming Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsed or an Achievement in Business Competencies (Blue Seal) Certificate. Continuing Education & Corporate Training and Business & Administrative Studies programs offer management courses for Blue Seal.