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Green Building Foundations and Manufacturing

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Join the sustainable construction and manufacturing industry with with hands-on training that covers the materials equipment and skills employers are looking for. In just five weeks, you'll graduate with the knowledge and safety certifications to get a foothold in the workforce. This program is fully funded and includes entry-level carpentry training. No previous experience is necessary.

This is a non-credit program offered through Continuing Education and Training.

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Location

Length

Delivery
Port Alberni
 		1 month In-person
Full-time

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Overview

The Green Building Foundations and Manufacturing is a five-week program designed to equip students with the skills, industry safety certifications and knowledge needed to work in construction and manufacturing. This program focuses on reducing waste, saving natural resources and creating employment opportunities in the construction and manufacturing sectors.

In addition to covering sustainable work practices, you'll gain a solid overview of a variety of hard skills and essential industry knowledge, including:

  • The safe use of hand and power tools
  • Worksite safety and recognizing hazards
  • The ability to make various imperial and metric measurements and calculations
  • Compiling materials and supplies lists

 

Requirements and courses

This course includes an orientation to carpentry and construction, an introduction to worksite safety, applied trades calculations and measurements, an overview of project planning and an introduction to power and hand tools.

Students will learn to identify employer and workers health and safety responsibilities on the worksite. They'll also build practical hazard prevention skills, develop habits for safe decision-making and learn about proper personal protective equipment use.

Supplies

Program supplies and PPE are covered.

Costs

Tuition for this program is fully funded.