Red River Technical Vocational Area

The Carpentry program provides students with the opportunity to experience many aspects of the trade of carpentry.  The first section is an opportunity to explore the trade.  Students learn how to use the tools and equipment, learn about measurement and how to transfer information from a drawing to a project.  As student’s progress through the program, they develop their skills and knowledge on more complex and challenging projects as they prepare to make the transition to the work place.  Precision, craftsmanship, and safe work procedures are emphasized throughout the program.

Career and Employment Opportunities 
A student graduating from the Carpentry program can seek entry level employment in the construction industry. There are employment opportunities in the residential, commercial, and industrial construction sectors. Students can continue with their apprenticeship training or obtain post-secondary education in a variety of areas related to construction. 

The opportunities range from work as a labourer to professional occupations. The career paths can be classified as follows: 

Labour – machine operator, general labourer, concrete finisher, etc.
Trades – carpenters, electricians, plumbers, etc. 
Technical – surveyors, building inspectors, draftsperson, etc.
Professional – architect, engineer, etc. 

If a student achieves an accumulated average of 70% or higher in Section 1 & 2 of the Carpentry program they may be eligible for an exemption of the “in-school” portion of Level 1 Apprenticeship training at Red River College.   Additional Practical training hours can be acquired through the High School Apprenticeship Program (HSAP) -a high school, evening/weekend/summer work practicum recognized by Apprenticeship MB.



Grade 10 student option is to participate in Introduction to Construction Trades (ICT).  Please check out the Introduction to Construction Trades program outline.  

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