General Carpenter

I'm an LBS Practitioner, but I'm not sure where to start...

Review this document:

Creating Apprenticeship Friendly LBS Services - Preparing a Learner for Apprenticeship 

Review  the information from Skilled Trades Ontario about General Carpenters:

https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/general-carpenter/

Use the curriculum training standard to determine the general learning outcomes for Level 1 apprentice General Carpenter. 

Learning About Being a General Carpenter

Construction Sector Animated Video Series (video)

OBCTradeswomen Explore: General Carpenter Rokhaya ‘Rok’ Gueye (UBC Local 27)   (video)

Meet a General Carpenter Apprentice (video)

Construction Training and Apprenticeship Ontario (CTAO) Build Your Skills-Have learner set up an account so they can access trade specific resources. Use the Explorer Hub to learn about being a general carpenter. For more information on how to use the CTAO hub access the Explore the CTAO Hub curriculum resource.

Assessment Tools to Determine Skills Gaps

Writing for the Trades and the Workplace (self-assessment)

Reading for the Trades and the Workplace (self -ssessment)

Numeracy and Problem Solving for the Trades and the Workplace  (self-assessment)

Digital Skills and Adaptability for the Trades and the Workplace (self-assessment)

Communication and Collaboration for the Trades and the Workplace (self-assessment)

ESKARGO Self-Assessment for Apprenticeship (self-assessment for all OALCF competencies)

Complete an Apprenticeship Self-Assessment Checklist (Note: this if from the task-based activity portal but is a self-assessment)

Common Assesment for the Apprenticeship Goal Path (a collection of assessment resources aligned with the OALCF).

Construction Training and Apprenticeship Ontario (CTAO) Build Your Skills- Have learner set up an account if they don't already have one. Use the Explorer Hub to to complete the built in assessments to see if being a general carpenter is a good fit. Use the assessments in the Pre-Apprenticeship Hub to determine gaps.

Other Assessments: Use this link to access a list of assessments that can be used for the apprenticeship goal path.  

Curriculum Resources

Construction Training and Apprenticeship Ontario (CTAO) Build Your Skills- Have learner set up an account if they don't already have one. 

• Access the learning resources in the "I'm a pre-apprentice" section. The Learning Resources courses cover a variety of topics including math, trade science, reading and document use.

• Access the carpenter specific unit and professional development topics designed to help someone succeed in technical training.  This is found in the "I'm an apprentice" section. The "Core Skills" courses cover a variety of topics including math, trade science, reading and document use.

Carpenter Math EARAT  See MATH Carpenter subfolder in the Construction (Structures) folder. Note: older but still contains valuable material.

Carpenter Communication EARAT See COMM Carpenter subfolder in the Construction (Structures) folder. Note: older but still contains valuable material.

Carpenter Science EARAT See SCIENCE Carpenter subfolder in the Construction (Structures) folder. Note: older but still contains valuable material.

A Day on the Job Carpenter

Exploring Contruction Trades

Trade Essentials: There is a construction specific curriculum resource in this donwloadable collection.

Math Resources: Use this link to access general trades information. Sort the "Category" column fo find a variety of "math" specific curriculum resources.

Task-Based Activities Portal:

• Communicate Information to a Co-worker

• Communicate Information to a Supervisor

• Complete an Apprenticeship Self-Assessment Checklist

• Apprenticeship Information

• Investigating a Construction Trade

• Converting Between Metric and Imperial

• Calculating Tolerances in Manufacturing and Construction

• Construction Estimator- Construction Contract

• Using Measuring Tapes

• Features of Mitre Saws

• Interpreting General Notes and Building Codes

• Calculating Angles

• Calculate Volumes of Concrete Required

• Carpenter Communications

• Carpenters Use Digital Pictures to Communicate

• Carpenters Use the Internet to Solve Problems

• Exploring Tools Used in Carpentry

• Job Talks Carpenter

• Working with Concrete

See a comprehensive list of task-based activities related to apprenticeship here.

Test and Certificate of Qualification Preparation

Prepare for a Certfication of Qualification Exam (Note: this if from the task-based activity portal)

How to Write Multiple Choice Exams (Note: this if from the task-based activity portal)

Construction Training and Apprenticeship Ontario (CTAO) Build Your Skills- Have learner set up an account if they don't already have one. 

• Access the I'm a pre-apprentice" section for a course on managing test anxiety.

• Access the carpenter worker specific unit in the "I'm an apprentice" section.  The Apprenticeship Supports adn Workplace Series include a number of courses including managing test anxiety and read seal test preparation.

Getting the Job Done: Preparing to Write Your Certificate of Qualification in Ontario - Tools and Tips for General Carpenters 

Trade Examiminations in Ontario - Trade Exam Preparation Guide

Carpenter - Exam Information (Red Seal) - includes a self-assessment and gives examples of types of exam questions.