Start Date: September
Location: Summerside Waterfront Campus
Length: 1 Year
Credential: Certificate, Carpenter
Program Availability: Fall 2025 Term
Canadian Applicants: Waiting list
International Applicants with a Valid Holland College Study Permit: Waiting list
Other International Applicants: Closed
In the Carpentry program, you will learn how to apply concepts from math, engineering and design to construct solid building structures. You will learn about blueprints, building layout, framing, roof, wall, and floor systems, interior and exterior finish, and more.
Courses are delivered in the classroom, in the shop, and in our Summerside campus carpentry compound. Throughout the program, you'll continually develop your carpentry skills by building a three bedroom home with your classmates under the guidance of our Red Seal instructors. These homes, built in collaboration with other trades programs, will be used by the Province of Prince Edward Island to help support affordable housing options for residents. When you graduate, you can enter the workforce with confidence and start working toward your Red Seal Certification in Carpentry.
This program is located at our Summerside Waterfront Campus. Take a virtual tour.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
The most successful path to a Red Seal as a carpenter begins with the Carpentry program. This program enables you to earn 30 hours of apprenticeship time for each week of training and write the apprenticeship year-one block exam, which puts you well on your way to Red Seal certification. Upon graduation, once you are working with a suitable employer, you can register as an apprentice to continue your apprenticeship journey, ultimately completing the Red Seal exam. When you register, Apprenticeship PEI will give you credit for the hours earned and block exams passed while you were at Holland College.
The Red Seal gives you the ability to work anywhere in Canada without further testing or certification.
Notes:
If your first language is not English, please review our English Language Requirements page.
Tuition, fees, and other costs are listed in Canadian dollars. International tuition includes the International Student Fee.
Fees are Program Based
|
1 Year |
Canadian |
International |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,560 | $10,560 |
| Fees | $943 | $1,693 |
| Other Costs | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Total | $6,603 | $13,353 |
|
Tuition & Fees |
1 Year |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,560 |
| Lab Fee | $75 |
| Student Association | $178 |
| Health Insurance Fee | $470 |
| Graduation Fee | $100 |
| First Aid/WHMIS | $120 |
| Total payable to Holland College | $ 5,503 |
| 1st installment due first day of first semester (fall semester fees) | $ 3,186 |
| 2nd installment due first day of second semester (winter and spring semester fees) | $ 2,318 |
|
Other Costs |
1 Year |
| Books | $400 |
| Uniforms/Safety Shoes/Licence Fee | $400 |
| Equipment/Tools/Registration Fees | $300 |
| Total | $1,100 |
| Grand Total | $6,603 |
|
Tuition & Fees |
1 Year |
|---|---|
| Tuition* | $10,560 |
| Lab Fee | $75 |
| Student Association | $178 |
| Health Insurance Fee | $ 1,220 |
| Graduation Fee | $100 |
| First Aid/WHMIS | $120 |
| Subtotal | $ 12,253 |
| 1st installment due first day of first semester (fall semester fees) | $ 9,936 |
| 2nd installment due first day of second semester (winter and spring semester fees) | $ 2,318 |
|
Other Costs |
1 Year |
| Books | $400 |
| Uniforms/Safety Shoes/Licence Fee | $400 |
| Equipment/Tools/Registration Fees | $300 |
| Subtotal | $1,100 |
| Total | $ 13,353 |
*Includes the International Student Fee.
After you graduate from Holland College, your apprenticeship training begins. When you register with your provincial apprenticeship program, you will receive credit for the hours earned and level exams passed while you were at Holland College. Learn more about apprenticeship and the Red Seal program.
Course Code:SAFE-1005
An overview of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Prince Edward Island. Students examine the legislation, how PEI employees are protected while on the job and the responsibilities of employees and employers.
Credit Value:0
Course Code:BLPR-1025
This course introduces students to working drawings used for construction. Students learn to read drawings and interpret the information contained in the drawings.
Credit Value:2
Course Code:CARP-1010
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.
Credit Value:3
Course Code:CARP-1015
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.
Credit Value:4
Course Code:CARP-1020
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.
Credit Value:4
Course Code:CARP-1025
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.
Credit Value:2
Course Code:CARP-1030
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.
Credit Value:1
Course Code:CARP-1040
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.
Credit Value:3
Course Code:CARP-1045
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.
Credit Value:1
Course Code:CARP-1050
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.
Credit Value:6
Course Code:COMM-1005
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.
Credit Value:3
Course Code:COMP-1000
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.
Credit Value:3
Course Code:MATH-1005
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.
Credit Value:2
Course Code:MATH-1015
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.
Credit Value:2
Course Code:NCPR-1001
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.
Credit Value:0
Course Code:NCPR-1002
Students complete Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training and certification.
Credit Value:0
Course Code:NCPR-1066
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.
Credit Value:0
Course Code:SAFE-1015
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.
Credit Value:2
