Build a career you can be proud of by training in carpentry, joinery or both. All construction trades programs cover the practical and theoretical skills required to become industry-ready.
NEW: Carpenter Part-time Classes (鈥淒ay Release鈥) September 2025
Available for Level 3 and 4 Carpenter Apprentices
Class Details:
- Set up to allow for Carpenters to continue to work while attending school
- 14 weeks in duration
- On campus practical shop time; one day per week: Face-to-Face (F2F)
- Online evening class; one day per week (synchronous)
- On campus in the shop one day per week, one evening class online, homework and assignments online (asynchronous)
Upcoming
Monday 鈥 Thursday
- Monday 7-330, on campus, in the shop
- Wednesday 5-9 pm, online real-time class
- 6 hours assignments, readings 鈥 self-paced
- Instructor online office hours Tuesday 4-6:45 pm
Tuesday 鈥 Friday
- Thursday 5:00pm-9:00pm pm, online real-time class
- Friday 7:00am-3:30pm, on campus, in the shop
- 6 hours assignments, readings 鈥 self-paced
- Instructor online office hours Tuesday 6:45pm-9:30pm
Explore our programs
- Legend:
- Full program offered
- Partial program offered
- Credential
- International students
Carpenter and Joiner Foundation
- Kelowna
- Certificate
Carpenter Foundation
- Kelowna, Penticton, Salmon Arm
- Certificate
Studio Woodworking Certificate
- Kelowna
- Certificate
Carpenter Apprenticeship
- Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton, Salmon Arm
- Apprenticeship
OC supports Gitxaala Nation with vital trades training for economic and cultural growth
The program was designed to equip Gitxaala Nation members with skills to become carpenter apprentices. Ten individuals, four of whom are women, successfully completed the program and are now employed with Bird Construction on the LNG Canada (LNGC) project in Kitimat, B.C.
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