SAFE-1005

PEI Occupational Health and Safety

An overview of the Occupational Health and Safety Act...

BLPR-1025

Carpentry Blueprint Reading

This course introduces students to working~drawings used for construction. Students learn~to read drawings and interpret the information~contained in the drawings.

CARP-1010

Tools of the Carpentry Trade

Students learn to identify and use tools related~to the capentry trade in a safe and efficient~manner. Students are exposed to a variety of~hand, portable power, and stationary power tools,~as well as measurement and layout tools that are~used during the program and throughout their~careers.

CARP-1015

Framing Fundamentals

Students learn the requirements for framing a~structure according to the National Building~Code. Students also learn about the forces and~loads placed upon a structure, as well as types~of applications for floor, wall, exterior deck,~and roof framing systems.

CARP-1020

Construction Skills Training I

Students gain hands on experience while they~learn and apply practical construction skills in~the construction of small and large scale~projects. Students gain an overview of~construction projects from start to finish, with~a strong emphasis on framing techniques, and~compliance with the National Building Code (NBC).~ Students also gain experience as safety officers~to ensure a safe working environment.

CARP-1025

Interior and Exterior Finishes

Students learn about the building envelope and~explore various types of exterior finishes used~in modern construction. Students also learn~about interior systems and finishes, and how~these systems apply to building science~principles.

CARP-1030

Doors, Windows, and Trim

Students learn about exterior door and window~systems, their characteristics, types of~assemblies and accessories, as well as procedures~for their layout and installation. Interior~doors are also covered, as well as types and~methods of applying interior finish such as trim~and baseboard.

CARP-1040

Site Preparation, Building Layout and~Foundations

Students learn about the activites, procedures,~and equipment used to prepare a site for a~construction project. Various types of~foundations found in today's construction are~discussed, as well as how to layout and prepare~for their implementation. Students also learn~how to safely communicate on a worksite and how~to safely and properly prepare for the hoisting~and rigging of materials and components.

CARP-1045

Materials of Construction

This course provides students with a thorough~introduction to the materials used in residential~construction. Categories of materials examined~and used include metal, woods, composites,~concrete, and glues. Students learn to identify~types of woods and explain the process of turning~trees into building materials.

CARP-1050

Construction Skills Training II

Students gain practical experience while engaging~in the construction of a large project for the~interior and exterior finish work. Finishing~techniques and compliance with the National~Building Code (NBC) are emphasized, as well as~preparing for and working with associated trades.~ Students also gain experience as safety officers~to ensure a safe working environment.

COMM-1005

Workplace Communications

This course is designed to allow students to~develop preparatory skills for securing and~retaining employment including; workplace~communication, time management, critical thinking~and problem-solving, and customer service. Upon~successful completion of this course students are~able to use oral communications techniques, and~create a variety of written documents and reports~used in the workplace. Methods and strategies~for job search, preparation and retention are~also incorporated.

COMP-1000

Computer Essentials

Students learn productivity software and explore~digital environments with practical applications~for various workplaces and educational~institutions. The main areas of focus include word~processing, spreadsheets, presentation software,~email and other electronic communication tools,~various digital environments, and~industry-specific applications.

MATH-1005

Math Essentials

This course is designed to provide students with~a review of fundamental trade related math~skills. Students acquire competency in the math~skills as they relate to their chosen trade~program and future career. Emphasis is placed on~developing problem solving and critical thinking~skills. Students are challenged to continually~make connections between math and their trade, as~well as every day applications.

MATH-1015

Math for Carpenters

This course is designed to enable the student to~develop trade-related math skills. Students~acquire competency in the math skills as they~relate to their carpentry program and future~careers. Emphasis is placed on developing~problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.~Students are challenged to continually make~connections between math and carpentry, as well as~everyday applications.

NCPR-1001

Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C

A comprehensive two-day course offering standard~first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)~skills from a certified trainer. As required by~regulation, this course covers CPR and the~management of other breathing, airway and~circulation emergencies, as well as, the control~of bleeding, treating shock, stabilizing~fractures and dislocations, head and spine~injuries, and more. Also, includes automated~external defibrilators (AED). This certification~expires in 3 years.

NCPR-1002

Workplace Hazardous Materials~Information Systems

Students complete Workplace Hazardous Materials~Information System (WHMIS) training and~certification.

NCPR-1066

Certified Fall Protection

Students are trained and become certified in the~application and use of fall protection equipment.~ Students explore hazards, legislative~requirements, as well as various types of fall~protection systems and their components. ~Demonstration of the proper application and use~of fall protection is required in order to pass~this course.

NCPR-1068

Elevated Work Platforms

Students acquire knowledge, demonstrate~proficiency, and become certified in the safe use~of elevated work platforms. Please note that~Certified Fall Protection training is a~pre-requisite for this course, and students are~expected to supply their own personal protective~equipment, including hard hat, eye protection, and~steel toed footwear.

SAFE-1015

Occupational Health and Safety~For Carpenters

In this course students learn the information~needed to prevent accidents and protect themselves~and others from injury on the worksite. As well,~students learn the appropriate steps to take in~the event of an accident. Specific components of~the course include provincial legislation~regarding workplace health and safety, fires and~extinguishers, safe use of ladders and~scaffolding, and the role of the safety officer in~the workplace.