Who it’s for

You like to use your hands and enjoy the satisfaction of building something from scratch. You’re interested in tools, electrical equipment, safety, and efficiency. You’re self-motivated, accountable, and hard working.

What you’ll learn

You will graduate with the basic skills required for carpentry—from using building tools to interpreting blueprints and designing circuits, to understanding safety requirements and basic building methods. At the end of five months, you’ll be able to start work as a builder.

Program details

Program length:

5 months full time

Credential:

Certificate

Work-integrated Learning:

Applied project

Start Times:

  • Fall / Winter

Tuition:

$*

Carpentry student using a skill saw along a piece of wood that is clamped to a workstation.

Your career

You’ll enter the workforce as an entry-level carpenter, but with time and experience you can branch out to wherever your building ambitions and interests take you. This program, which leads you towards Level 1 apprenticeship accreditation and starts you on the path towards Red Seal, requires only a short period of study.

Carpentry is a rewarding trade, but supply is short with not enough new builders to replace those who are retiring. There are many entry level building jobs. You can progress into a supervisory or project management role, or start your own company.

Career opportunities

  • Framer
  • Concrete former
  • Renovator
  • Finisher
  • Roofer
  • Siding installer
  • Door and window installer
  • Drywaller
  • Insulation specialist
  • Flooring specialist
  • Building maintenance worker
  • Basement developer
  • Set builder
  • Cabinet or furniture maker
  • Carpenter welder

Career opportunities

  • Framer
  • Concrete former
  • Renovator
  • Finisher
  • Roofer
  • Siding installer
  • Door and window installer
  • Drywaller
  • Insulation specialist
  • Flooring specialist
  • Building maintenance worker
  • Basement developer
  • Set builder
  • Cabinet or furniture maker
  • Carpenter welder

Program features and outcomes

  • Apprenticeship Manitoba Level 1 accreditation
  • Learn how to use building tools
  • Learn building best practices
  • Learn how to create a good resume
  • Earn money in a well-paying field
  • Work with industry specialists

Key Program Courses

  • Essential workplace skills for carpentry
  • Health and safety
  • Construction tools, materials and methods
  • Drawings and specifications
  • Building construction 1, 2, and 3
  • Applied building construction

Academic requirements

See Program Overview for Carpentry on MITT.ca

English language requirements

You meet the English language requirements, if you: Are from an English Language Proficiency requirement exempted country, OR you meet one of our waiver requirements.

If you do not meet either of these requirements, please contact a Student Advisor to discuss English language tests and pathway programs that are accepted at MITT.

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Student success stories

Silhoutte of a person

I came for the Open House and it seemed like a really good workshop to work in. Carpentry is what I’ve always wanted to do. I’m loving it. It’s a lot of fun.

— Audrae