Carpenter Foundation Program CARPE Trades Training Program Outline PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION DATE: November 2000 OUTLINE EFFECTIVE DATE: September 2017 PROGRAM OUTLINE REVIEW DATE: March 2022 GENERAL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This comprehensive 24 week Carpenter Foundation (pre-apprenticeship) program provides students with the skills, knowledge and training necessary to enter the various sectors of the construction industry residential, light commercial, light industrial or the heavy construction) and covers the program competencies for Level 1 of the four year Carpenter Apprenticeship program. Content covered includes construction drawings, building codes and bylaws, hand tools and portable and stationary power tools, ladders and scaffolds, concrete formwork, work frame construction as well as survey instruments and equipment. The program is taught through regular lectures and demonstrations, and students are given extensive practical training in a carpenter workshop setting. Safe work habits are emphasized, reinforced and practiced throughout the program. Program Information: Upon successful completion of the 24 week Carpenter Foundation program, students receive: Level 1 Technical Training credit from the Industry Training Authority of the 4 Level Carpenter Apprenticeship program 450 Work-based Training hours Certificate of Completion Carpenter Foundation (Industry Training Authority) College of the Rockies Certificate Delivery: This program is delivered face-to-face as a block intake. Time for this program: 24 weeks Typical Structure of Instructional Hours: Practicum Hours (if applicable): Instructional Activity Duration Type of Practicum Duration Theory based training (approximately per day) Practical shop floor training (approximately per day) Trades Contact Hours 20% 80% 28 hrs/wk On-the-job Experience Formal Work Experience Other Total N/A N/A N/A 1
Program Outline Author or Contact: Mark Knudsgaard, CARP IP Signature APPROVAL SIGNATURES: Department Head Joy Brown E-mail: jbrown3@cotr.bc.ca Dean of Trades and Technology Dr. Jack Moes E-mail: jmoes@cotr.bc.ca Department Head Signature Dean Signature EDCO Valid from: September 2017 March 2022 Education Council Approval Date PROGRAM PREREQUISITES AND TRANSFER CREDIT: Prerequisites: Secondary school graduation or equivalent, or completion of a College of the Rockies assessment to an acceptable level. Recommended prerequisites: The following education is highly recommended for student success within the program Flexible Assessment (FA): Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11, Trades Mathematics 11, or equivalent English 12 Credit can be awarded for this program through FA Yes No Learners may request formal recognition for flexible assessment at the College of the Rockies through one or more of the following processes: External Evaluation, Worksite Assessment, Demonstration, Standardized Test, Self-assessment, Interview, Products/Portfolio, Challenge Exam. Contact an Education Advisor for more information. Prior Learning Credit: Student may apply for prior learning credit with the ITA (Industry Training Authority), please visit www.itabc.ca. Prior Program Number: N/A Sep. 29, 2017/do/z:\outline\programoutline\2017 fall\carpe.docx 2
Textbooks and Required Resources: Textbook selection varies by instructor and may change from year to year. At the Program Outline Effective Date the following textbooks were in use (most current edition): Carpentry Apprenticeship Competencies Year 1, Queen s Printer Voght, F. and Nauth, M. (2015) Carpentry (3 rd Canadian Ed). Nelson Education Ltd. Building Readings, Residential Understanding Construction Drawings, Queen s Printer WorkSafeBC and OHS Regulations (supplied by COTR) PROGRAM DESIGN: This program includes two kinds of courses: A. Industry Training Authority (ITA) courses cover the general area competencies (GAC) for the program as sourced from curriculum documents provided by the ITA. The Technical Training Topics are listed under the Technical Training Content section of this document, and related competencies are listed under the Program Competencies section. College of the Rockies curriculum delivered under this category merits ITA accreditation. B. Workplace Health and Safety courses add considerable value to the program and can result in industry recognized certification. For a list of courses covered within program hours, see the Workplace Health and Safety Courses in this document. TECHNICAL TRAINING CONTENT: CAAP 101 Safe Work Practices Apply Shop and Site Safety Practices Apply shop and site safety practices Apply personal safety practices CAAP 102 Documentation and Organizational Skills Use construction drawings and specifications Interpret building codes and bylaws Plan and organize work Perform trade math CAAP 103 Tools and Equipment Use hand tools Use portable power tools Use stationary power tools CAAP 104 Survey Instruments and Equipment Use leveling instruments and equipment CAAP 105 Access, Rigging and Hoisting Equipment Use ladders, scaffolds and access equipment Use rigging and hoisting equipment CAAP 106 Site Layout Lay out building locations Sep. 29, 2017/do/z:\outline\programoutline\2017 fall\carpe.docx 3
CAAP 107 Concrete Formwork Use concrete types, materials, additives and treatments Select concrete forming systems Build footing and vertical formwork Build slab-on-grade forms and suspended slap forms Install reinforcement and embedded items Place and finish concrete CAAP 108 Wood Frame Construction Describe wood frame construction Select framing materials Build floor systems Build stair systems Build decks and exterior structures CAAP 109 Building Science Control the forces acting on a building PROGRAM COMPETENCIES: Upon the successful completion of this program, students will be able to apply safe work practices; read, interpret specifications and sketch drawings; identify and use materials; use access rigging and hoisting equipment; use and maintain hand tools properly and safely; use and maintain power tools properly and safely; use and maintain shop equipment; build concrete formwork; frame residential houses; and describe the Apprenticeship system in B.C. WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY COURSES: Courses Approx. hours Assessment Occupational First Aid Level 1 (OFA-1: PVHE-100) Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS: PVHE-700) 7 COM/NCG 4 COM/NCG Total hours: 11 COM NCG Completed to defined standard No Credit Granted Sep. 29, 2017/do/z:\outline\programoutline\2017 fall\carpe.docx 4
EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT: Assignments % Of Total Grade Theory Practical Total 20% 80% 100% The minimum passing mark to meet ITA (Industry Training Authority) standards is 70%. Students must maintain an acceptable level of attendance (as described in the College Policies and Procedures), complete all assigned projects and pass all exams with a minimum 70% to successfully complete the program. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY: Students are expected to follow all College Policies and Practices as outlined in the program handout package. Regular attendance is encouraged for success in this program. Competency in the techniques and methods necessary to a given trade requires significant supervised practice. Students are expected to follow Policy 2.6.2 "Vocational Student Withdrawals as a Result of Absence". WorkSafeBC regulations apply to all trades programs. Students are expected to behave accordingly. For shop activities, students must have safety-toed footwear. This footwear must be worn at all times in the shop. Trades programs require that students own, use and maintain proper eye safety wear and work clothes (coveralls). Safety procedures must be followed while working in the shop area. The tool room attendant is also the first aid attendant for the building. Students may only work in the shop during assigned lab times. If an incident occurs, no matter how minor, report it to the tool room attendant immediately. INDUSTRY SITE VISITS: There may be off-site work practicums and field trips organized in the program as opportunity or resources are available during this program. Students ARE REQUIRED to supply their own transportation for practicums and field trips. Students are expected to follow all college policies and procedures when participating in off-campus activities. STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN: Safety-toed leather work boots Safety glasses Coveralls/carpenter s apron Gloves Pens, pencils, three-ring binder, paper Calculator Sep. 29, 2017/do/z:\outline\programoutline\2017 fall\carpe.docx 5
EXAM POLICY: Students must attend all required scheduled exams that make up a final grade at the appointed time and place. Individual instructors may accommodate for illness or personal crisis. Additional accommodation will not be made unless a written request is sent to and approved by the appropriate Department Head prior to the scheduled exam. Any student who misses a scheduled exam without approval will be given a grade of 0 for the exam. PROGRAM GRADE: Program grades are assigned as follows: COM Completed to defined standard 70% NCG No Credit Granted < 70% Successful completion of the in-school training for each level is defined as a final score of 70% or greater. (ITA website) ACADEMIC POLICIES: See www.cotr.bc.ca/policies for general college policies related to program activities, including grade appeals, cheating and plagiarism. PROGRAM CHANGES: Information contained in program outlines is correct at the time of publication. Content of the programs is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment, and marketing needs. The instructor will endeavour to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add material from programs. Sep. 29, 2017/do/z:\outline\programoutline\2017 fall\carpe.docx 6