Carpenter | Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission

Sub-trade - Framer
Sub-trade - Scaffolder

Carpenters construct, renovate and repair buildings and structures made of wood and other materials.

What do Carpenters do on the job?

Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements.
Prepare layouts to conform to building codes, using measuring tools.
Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials of wood and other materials.
Build foundations, install floor systems, lay sub-flooring and erect walls and roof systems.
May prepare cost estimates for clients.
Fit and install trim items, cupboards and countertops.
Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments.

Sub-trades

Individuals may chose to specialize in one of the Carpenter sub-trades.

For further details about this occupation, please see the High School to Apprenticeship - A Link to the Future handbook. It can be found on this website under “Publications” or by clicking on http://www.saskapprenticeship.ca/PUBLICATION/High_School_Handbook/

Carpenter & Sub-Trade

Trade Information.pdf
A Guide to Course Content.pdf
On-the-Job Training Guide.pdf
Upgrading Classroom.pdf
Upgrading Online.pdf
Interprovincial Journeyperson Examination Information.pdf
Level One Examination Information.pdf
Level Two Examination Information.pdf
Level Three Examination Information.pdf
Cluster 5 Entrance Assessment.pdf
Form 6A Verification of Trade Experience.pdf

Framer

Trade Information.pdf
A Guide to Course Content.pdf
On-the-Job Training Guide.pdf
Upgrading.pdf
Proficiency Examination Information.pdf
Provincial Occupational Analysis.pdf
Cluster 5 Entrance Assessment.pdf
Form 6A Verification of Trade Experience.pdf

Scaffolder

Trade Information.pdf
A Guide to Course Content.pdf
On-the-Job Training Guide.pdf
Proficiency Examination Information.pdf
Level One Examination Information.pdf
Level Two Examination Information.pdf
Provincial Occupational Analysis.pdf
Cluster 5 Entrance Assessment.pdf
Form 6A Verification of Trade Experience.pdf