Unique Pathways & Off-campus Education
Dual Credit - Pre-employment Carpentry
In partnership with Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), this program covers all course material received by a first-year carpenter apprentice, plus additional hands-on skills and safety training necessary to work on a jobsite.
Carpenters work in many areas of construction, including residential, commercial, industrial and maintenance projects. Most carpenters are involved in reading blueprints, selecting materials and methods of work, measuring, cutting and joining materials.
The program will prepare students to enter the workforce and become an apprentice.
Program Benefits
- Get a jump start on your post-secondary education while still in high school
- Build confidence through developing learning strategies and skills that support your learning transitions
- Learn about on-going opportunities and experience post-secondary learning
- Taught by experienced instructors who are connected to industry and support students in making meaningful connections to career pathways
- Earn high school credits and post-secondary credits
Credits - 15, 30 level CTS
and
12 post-secondary credits
Student Eligibility
Open to CBE high school students who:
- Are in grades 11 or 12 during the program
- Have a strong interest to explore a pathway in Carpentry
- Are excited about taking a post-secondary course
- Have
completed the following pre-requisite courses:
- HCS 3000
- HCS 3010
- CSTS 2020
- In order to be eligible for SAIT credentials, students must successfully pass SAIT carpentry modules with 65%. SAIT modules are in-depth, with frequent booklet examinations and hands on skill evaluations, therefore students are required to be on track to successfully pass the following prerequisite courses or equivalents:
- Math 10C or Math 10-3,
and
- English Language Arts 10-1 or English Language Arts 10-2,
and
Program Delivery and Location
This course is offered In Person
Location: SAIT Campus (1301 16 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 0L4)
- Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from SAIT campus
- Students are expected to be in attendance each day of this full year program
- Students must meet all course assignment, quiz and test deadlines
Program Dates
- Full Year | September to June
- Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 11:30 am
How to Apply
- Read through the course(s) and/or program(s) of interest.
- Review program choice with your school Off-campus Coordinator and/or Guidance Counsellor for program readiness and timetabling concerns.
- You are highly encouraged to attend the
Unique Pathways Information Night to ask questions of our program partners and determine if the program is a good fit for you. Connect with your Off-campus Coordinator or Guidance counsellor if you are unable to attend.
- Download and fill in the Dual Credit Application Form Package when available.
- Refer to the application checklist and ensure all items are complete.
- Book an appointment with your Off-campus Coordinator and/or Guidance Counselor before the deadline to complete your application, including signatures from all parties.
- The school will submit the application to Unique Pathways on your behalf.
Considerations
- Students must have space in their full year timetable to accommodate the program delivery, location, and dates indicated below.
- Students must submit a
personal learning schedule with their application (see application checklist for details).
- Students must be registered as a full-time student, taking at least one course at their home high school each semester(work experience excluded).
- Students will be expected to communicate with both their CBE supervising teacher and course instructor regularly.
Career Map
Program Partner
Application Deadline
Applications for Summer and Fall programs have now closed. Applications for Semester 2 (Winter) programs will be available in Fall 2024.
