MOBILE Residential construction

Program Length: 7.5 Week modules

PURPOSE

Each of these programs is designed to provide the learner with the hands-on training required to develop the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that will enable you to work in the construction industry.

The level at which each graduate works will depend on his/her interests and on the individual programs completed. Graduates may work in residential construction, for commercial construction companies, in renovation businesses, and some graduates may establish their own business.

OUTLINE

Foundation Program Name             Hours/week    Weeks        Total hours

Residential Construction Skills/Safety      32        7.5weeks    240

Residential Construction Forming            32        7.5 weeks    240

Residential Construction Framing            32        7.5 weeks    240

Residential Construction Finishing            32        7.5 weeks    240

Total Hours for all programs 960

Schedule

Monday to Thursday: four hours each day, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Class times may change.

ADMISSION

Applicants must meet all of these entry requirements:

•  A satisfactory entrance interview with a College official
•  Candidates should demonstrate a strong interest in the construction field
•  Candidates should be physically fit, with good manual dexterity, good hand-eye coordination and balance, and able to work at heights and in adverse weather
•  Candidates must be 19 years of age or older on the first day of classes
•  We recommend that applicants have a grade 10 education (or equivalent) including science, math, and English

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of each of these programs, you will possess the knowledge, skills, and behaviors that will enable you to:

Residential construction foundation skills & Safety Program:

•  Orient to the residential construction industry
•  Learn residential construction career access skills
•  Use and maintain residential construction tools and equipment
•  Use residential construction drawings, specifications, and layout
•  Apply skills, knowledge, and behaviors in a practicum experience

Please Contact:

Randy Bell, Youth Employment & Outdoor Recreation Phone# (250) 974-5556 EXT 3301

RandyB@namgis.bc.ca