Pre-Apprenticeship Carpentry LVL 1

This program is open to residents of each community who wish to pursue a future career in Carpentry.
If required, clients can access skills upgrading for: math, science, academic upgrading.
Training allowances, PPE provided. Classrooms limited to 10 people. Also available are Wage Subsidies for hiring organizations in the communities up to $3000/per client.

Schedule

select your community
Neskantaga First Nation
Marten Falls First Nation
Webequie First Nation
Nibinamik First Nation

Week 1 - October 6-10

Jobsite Safety Training 
  • Work at Heights
  • Confined Space Entry
  • WHMIS
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Safe Work Practices

Week 2-9 - Oct 14 - Dec 5

Level 1 General Carpenter
  • Safety, Materials & Tools Plans
  • Specs & Codes
  • Residential Estimating, Calculations & Layout
  • Shop Projects: Stairs, Saw Horses
  • Interior Finishing, Framing

Week 10 - December 8-12

Wellness and employment modules

Week 1

Safety Training Certifications
  • Work at Heights
  • Confined Space Entry
  • WHMIS
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Safe Work Practices

Week 2-9

In-Class Carpentry Level 1 Program
  • Safety, Materials & Tools Plans
  • Specs & Codes
  • Residential Estimating, Calculations & Layout
  • Shop Projects: Stairs, Saw Horses
  • Interior Finishing, Framing

Week 10

Wellness and employment modules

Week 1 - Jan 12-16

Safety Training Certifications
  • Work at Heights
  • Confined Space Entry
  • WHMIS
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Safe Work Practices

Week 2-9 - Jan 19-March 13

In-Class Carpentry Level 1 Program
  • Safety, Materials & Tools Plans
  • Specs & Codes
  • Residential Estimating, Calculations & Layout
  • Shop Projects: Stairs, Saw Horses
  • Interior Finishing, Framing

Week 10 - March 16-20

Wellness and employment modules

Week 1

Safety Training Certifications
  • Work at Heights
  • Confined Space Entry
  • WHMIS
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Safe Work Practices

Week 2-9

In-Class Carpentry Level 1 Program
  • Safety, Materials & Tools Plans
  • Specs & Codes
  • Residential Estimating, Calculations & Layout
  • Shop Projects: Stairs, Saw Horses
  • Interior Finishing, Framing

Week 10

Wellness and employment modules

Information:

Clients must attend each class to succeed. Students who successfully complete the training are credited for Level 1 General Carpenter training if they become registered apprentices after completing the course. 

More information will be provided.

To apply please contact:
Daven Linklater, Intake and Referral Officer
dlinklater@matawa.on.ca
or
Justyn Desjardins, Pre-Apprenticeship Manager
jdesjardins@matawa.on.ca

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