Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Programs in Halton
Carpentery/Cabinet Making OYAP
Carpenter, cabinet maker concentrated OYAP is a program specifically
designed to help students make a smooth successful transition from high
school directly into their post-secondary education general carpenter, cabinetmaker
apprenticeship. The program consists of residential framing, rafter layout,
blueprint reading, safe use of stationary and portable equipment, interior
finishing and trim. The cabinetmaker course also offers CAD, CNC router
table training and cabinet construction.
Similar Apprenticeship preparation certificate programs are also offered
at local community colleges, and private technical training centres. They
can cost between $2,500 and $6,000 at these other sites
Quick Links: Carpentry and Cainet Maker Brochure
2008 - 2009 School Year
Program A @ MMR Carpentry only
Teacher |
Location & Phone Number |
Offered in Semester |
Credit Value |
Times |
Michael
Sydor |
M.M. Robinson |
Starts semester 1 and continues semester 2 |
2 Construction
|
7:15 am
– 1:00 pm |
Program B @ GDHS Carpenter or Cabinet Maker
Teacher |
Location & Phone Number |
Offered in Semester |
Credit Value |
Times |
David Rose |
Georgetown
District High School |
Starts
semester 2 |
4 Construction
or |
8:30 am – 3:30 pm |
Proposed 2009-2010 School Year:
Program A @ MMR Carpentry only
Teacher |
Location & Phone Number |
Offered in Semester |
Credit Value |
Times |
Michael
Sydor |
M.M. Robinson |
Starts semester 1 and continues semester 2 |
2 Construction
|
To be announced |
Program B @ GDHS Carpenter or Cabinet Maker
Teacher |
Location & Phone Number |
Offered in Semester |
Credit Value |
Times |
David Rose |
Georgetown
District High School |
Starts
semester 2 |
4 Construction
or |
8:30 am – 3:30 pm |
Quick Links:
Carpentry:
Halton District School Board: For
Program Planning See Program Pathway
Halton Catholic District School Board: For
Program Planning See Pathway
Cabinet Making:
Halton District School Board: For
Program Planning See Program Pathway
Halton Catholic District School Broard: For
Program Planning See Pathway
General Carpenter And Cabinet Maker
The General Carpenter Concentrated OYAP Program follows the Ministry of Education curriculum guidelines plus the Training, Colleges and Universities Curriculum Guidelines for the Trade of General Carpenter level 1
The course will cover the following units as outlined in the MTCU Curriculum Guidelines for the Trade of General Carpenter |
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Materials (wood, lumber, joinery, fasteners) |
Sketches and Plans |
Hand & Power Tools |
Basic Welding |
Blueprint Reading |
Trade Calculations |
Health & Safety |
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In addition to the above, students will also have a chance to earn Certification in |
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Standard First Aid |
Adult CPR |
and may also earn Construction Safety Association of Ontario awareness in |
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Health and Safety Basic |
Fall Arrest |
Hoisting and Rigging |
WHMIS (Construction) |
The course will cover the following units as outlined in the MTCU curriculum guidelines for the trade of Cabinetmaker |
Trade Calculations |
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Trade Drawings and Layout |
Hand Tools |
Shop Safety |
Portable Power Tools |
Materials (wood, composite materials, plastics etc) |
Stationary Machines |
Cabinet Construction |
Tool, Machine & Production Processes | In addition to the above, students will also have a chance to earn Certification in |
Standard First Aid |
Adult CPR | and may also earn Construction Safety Association of Ontario awareness in |
Health and Safety Basic |
Fall Arrest |
Hoisting and Rigging |
WHMIS |
|
Young Worker Awareness |
|
Carpenters: (NOC code 7271)
Carpenters construct, erect, install, maintain and repair structures and
components of structures made of wood, wood-substitutes and other materials.
They are employed by construction companies, carpentry contractors, maintenance
departments of factories, plants and other establishments, or they may be
self-employed.
The most important Essential Skills for this occupation are: Data Analysis,
Document Use, Measurement and Calculation, Money Math, Numerical Estimation,
Problem Solving, Scheduling or Budgeting and Accounting**
Cabinet Makers: (NOC code 7272)
Cabinet Makers construct and repair wooden cabinets, furniture, fixtures
and related products. They are employed by furniture manufacturing or repair
companies, construction companies and cabinet making contractors or they may
be self-employed.
The most important Essential Skills for this occupation are: Decision Making,
Document Use, Measurement and Calculation, Money Math, Numerical Estimation,
Problem Solving, Scheduling or Budgeting and Accounting**
**Info from the Ontario Skills Passport
Other Career Opportunities: Furniture Designer/Finisher,
Customer Service/Sales, Architectural Technician, Wooden Boat Builder, Set
Builder/Exhibit Designer, Craftsman, Renovator, Upholsterer, Building Inspector,
Framer, Site Supervisor, Contractor
Salaries
Earning $15-$30 per hour, senior level positions earning up
to $50 per hour plus! There are opportunities for overtime earnings due to
a shortage of skilled trades.
Source: www.careercruising.com
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More than half of all carpenters in Ontario are almost 50 years of age
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Milton, in Halton, is the fastest growing city in Ontario, creating the highest amount of housing starts in Canada
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General Carpenter is a 3 to 4 year apprenticeship under the Trades Qualification Apprenticeship Act.
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Cabinetmaker is a 7,280 hour apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship Certification Act (4 years).
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OYAP graduates in this program are presently employed as General Carpenters, Cabinetmakers, Woodworking technologists, estimators, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning technicians, plumbers etc.
Students that are successful in this program earning all four of their
in-school credits and a minimum of 2 coop credits will earn a Concentrated
OYAP pre-Apprenticeship Certificate. This indicates that the students have
successfully completed the General Carpenter or Cabinet Maker Concentrated
OYAP program.
All students may challenge the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
exemption exam. However it is only recommended that students who have earned
a minimum of 70% on all units with an overall average of 80%, write this
exam.
Students who are successful in challenging the exemption exam will be granted
a Concentrated OYAP Exemption Certificate. Passing this exam means students
may be exempt from the first level of Apprenticeship Training.
Please note the college may charge a fee for administering this test.