Trades in Training – TERRY FOX SECONDARY PROGRAM
Course Code (12A): TRNAA
Course Code (12B): TRNAB
Course Code (12C): TRNAC
Course Code (12D): TRNAD
This post-secondary program is part of the Industry Training Authority TRADES in TRAINING initiative, and is open to Grade 12 students intending to pursue a career as a Red Seal Carpenter. Students will take 4 courses in the second semester and then complete 4 weeks at Kwantlen Polytechnic University from mid-June to early July. Students will earn 16 credits towards graduation and will write the Level 1 exam. A 70% grade on this exam will qualify the students to progress to Level 2 training when requirements for apprenticeship training hours are met. Work Based training will be an integral part of this program and must be completed by September 30th of the graduation year (students can earn anywhere from 8 to 16 credits as part of the work experience component). This program is designed for motivated students with a career focus and will provide excellent Apprenticeship placement advantages for successful students. Open to all District 43 students having the following:
Math 11 (if Essentials, C minimum)
Carpentry and Joinery 11 recommended
Physical Ability to do the job.
Enrolment in this program will be limited to 18 students per year, and admission will be by application. The application process will include an interview and a review of attendance records as well as recommendation from a teacher. Applicants will need to have their courses programmed in such a way as to have their required Grade 12 courses completed by the fall semester.