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  • School of Natural Resources & Industrial Trades
  • Duration: 36 Weeks
  • Start Date: September 2023

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    Locations & Delivery Modes

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    On Campus: All courses in this program will be delivered onsite at a CNA campus or at an approved location. Some courses may have online elements.
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    Blended: Some courses, or parts of courses, in this program will be delivered onsite at a CNA campus or at an approved location, while other courses, or parts of courses, will be delivered online or virtually to students at another location.
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    Online - Asynchronous: Delivered fully online with no scheduled classes, and allows students to learn on their own schedule, in a flexible environment, within a certain time frame.
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    Online Synchronous: Delivered fully online with live, scheduled videoconference classes. The instructor and the students in the course engage with the course content and each other at the same time, from different locations.
    Carbonear - On Campus delivery
    Clarenville - On Campus delivery
    Happy Valley-Goose Bay - On Campus delivery
    Port aux Basques - On Campus delivery

    Description


    This red seal program offers training in the use of hand and power tools in residential and commercial construction in accordance to National Building Codes. Some of the duties include:
     

    • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches
    • Calculate requirements and specifications
    • Prepare layouts
    • Use measuring tools
    • Cut, shape and assemble and join materials
    • Build and install foundations, floor beams, subfloors, walls and roof systems
    • Install doors, stairs, moldings and hardware trims
    • Operate hand and portable power tools
    • Utilize various construction products
    • Complete construction projects for stairs, concrete, floors, walls and roofs

     
    OUTCOMES

    1. Demonstrate safe work practices and personal protection.
    2. Use tools and equipment safely.
    3. Interpret drawings and specifications.
    4. Solve problems and keep a construction project on schedule.
    5. Use various types of scaffolding.
    6. Apply National Building Code standards and energy efficient concepts

      
    ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
    Eligibility for admission requires the applicant to meet one of the following academic criteria:

    1. High School
    High School Graduation
    2. Adult Basic Education
    Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with General College Profile (or Business Related College Profile or Degree and Technical Profile). It is strongly recommended that courses include the following:
    i. Mathematics 1102A, 1102B, 1102C and 2102A, 2102B, 2102C or 3102A, 3102B and 3102C
    ii. Science 3101, 3102, 3103
    3. Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Trades
    Comprehensive Arts and Science (Trades) Certificate
    4. Mature Student Requirements
    Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, must be at least 19 years of age at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.

    International Applicants – English Proficiency
    All international applicants must meet the College’s English language proficiency requirements for acceptance into regular programs. The College will accept these recognized tests of English language proficiency (TOEFL paper based 550, TOEFL Internet based 79, TOEFL computer based 213 or equivalent, IELTS Academic Test overall band score of 6.0, or Pearson PTE 53 or greater, etc.).
    If a language proficiency test other than those referenced above was used, applicants can forward for assessment.
    If an international applicant has attended an educational institution (high school or post-secondary) for a period of three years or more where the official language of instruction was English, the English language proficiency test will not be required.
    Note: Some programs may require specific English language requirements and proficiency scores that differ from those stated above; therefore international applicants are advised to please refer to the specific program admission requirements as identified in the College Calendar.

    EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    Graduates may find employment on the following areas:

    • General contractor
    • Custom woodworking shops
    • Building suppliers
    • Residential and commercial construction
    • Industrial Maintenance

    Courses


     

    COURSES  
    CODE TITLE  
    Level 1 Pre-Employment Hrs
    TS1510
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    Occupational Health and Safety 6
    TS1520
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    WHMIS 6
    TS1530
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    Standard First Aid 14
    AJ1111 Carpentry Fundamentals 74
    AJ1121 Rigging 30
    AJ1160 Blueprint Reading 45
    AJ1170 Residential Estimating 30
    AJ1201 Layout & Footings 80
    AJ1211 Wall Forms 80
    AJ1221 Floor and Wall Framing 90
    AJ1231 Exterior Finish 60
    AJ1310 Roof Fundamentals 80
    AJ1410 Interior Fundamentals 60
    AJ1501 Interior Trim 60
    AJ1601 Stair Fundamentals 60
    AJ1760 Chain Saw Safety 4
    AJ2420 Post and Beam 30
    AJ2430 Scaffolding 45
    HE1620 Powerline Hazards 4
    LA1100 Confined Space Awareness 6
    LA1110 Fall Protection Awareness 6
    CAR155 Concrete 12
    CAR225 Deck Layout and Framing 9
    AM1001 Introduction to Skills for Success 9
    AM1101 Math Essentials 42
    AM1131 Carpenter Math Fundamentals 42
    CM2161 Communication  Essentials 36
    SD1761 Workplace Essentials 24
    MC1062 Computer Essentials 15
    AP1102 Introduction to Apprenticeship 12

    A certificate from College of the North Atlantic will be awarded upon successful completion of pre-employment level courses.
     
    APPRENTICESHIP
    Upon completion of the pre-employment certificate program, a graduate may pursue Red Seal Certification by finding employment, registering as an “Apprentice” and completing the following Advanced Level training and required work experience. The apprenticeship may take 4-5 years and would lead to Journeyperson status in the trade.
    For more information regarding apprenticeship refer to Plans of Training (POT) - Immigration, Population Growth and Skills (gov.nl.ca).

     
    Level 2  Advanced Level  Hrs
    CAR-200 Building Science Principles 9
    CAR-205 Building Envelope 6
    CAR-170 Exterior Wall and Partition Layout and Framing 36
    CAR-250 Preserved Wood Foundations 3
    CAR-330 Exterior Wall Covering Systems 36
    CAR-230 Introduction to Roof and Ceiling Layout and Framing 6
    CAR-235 Gable Roof Layout and Framing 30
    CAR-240 Roof Coverings 24
    CAR-605 Exterior Windows 18
    CAR-325 Exterior Doors 18
    CAR-245 Straight Stairs 30
    CAR-210 Advanced Site Layout 24
         
    Level 3 Advanced Level Hrs
    CAR-400 Stair Forms 21
    CAR-610 Excavation, Shoring and Underpinning 3
    CAR-415 Pre-Cast Concrete 6
    CAR-420 Suspended Slab and Beam Forms 21
    CAR-615 Column and Vertical Forms 21
    CAR-305 Hip Roof Layout and Framing 30
    CAR-310 Equal Slope Intersecting Roof Layout and Framing 30
    CAR-405 Interior Wall Systems 15
    CAR-410 Ceilings 15
    CAR-620 Interior Doors and Windows 15
    CAR-340 Interior Trim 18
    CAR-315 Fixtures and Hardware 3
    CAR-345 Cabinets, Countertops and Built-in Units 12
         
    Level 4 Advanced Level Hrs
    CAR-445 Project Planning 27
    CAR-300 Building Science Practices 15
    CAR-425 Special Roof Layout and Framing 24
    CAR-435 Unequal Slope Roof Layout and Framing 33
    CAR-625 Finish and Geometric Stairs 45
    CAR-350 Flooring and Floorcoverings 15
    CAR-630 Panels, Tiles and Solid Wood Finished Installation 6
    CAR-450 Renovation 15
    CAR-635 Program Review 30


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