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High School Carpentry Apprenticeship Program
 


About

In the High School Carpentry Apprenticeship Program (HCAP), students in grades 11 and 12 experience all aspects of the residential construction industry by building a home themselves. Students are guided throughout the home-building process by seasoned tradespeople and journeypersons who oversee all stages of development and ensure national building code requirements are met. Students earn up to five high school credits and 640 hours towards an apprenticeship through the Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship program. Students also receive safety training and certification to mitigate the risk of workplace-related injuries. These certifications support students in obtaining future employment opportunities in the skilled trades.

HCAP program info sheet here​​.

Highlights​

  • Experience the enormous pride and satisfaction that comes from completing a major residential project, while building your future in the construction and carpentry industry.
  • Earn up to five high school credits and 640 hours towards an apprenticeship through the Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship program.
  • Receive certificates in Saskatchewan Construction Online Training (SCOT) and Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) systems.
  • Participate in skills development workshops for related trades, such as brick laying, painting, and interior and exterior finishing.​
  • Get training in WHMIS, CPR, First Aid and fall protection.
  • Work​ with powder actuated fastening systems.

Equipment

All necessary safety equipment is supplied except for safety work boots, which students must purchase to participate. Students are also asked to bring a 2G USB memory stick to class.

Credits

  • Career Work Ed 30A and 30B
  • Practical and Applied Arts 30A and 30B 
  • Credit of choice to be taken in Period 1

Open House

A combined open house for Grade 11 programs including HCAP, MAGPIE, Media School, and Outdoor School will be held at Evan Hardy Collegiate on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 7:00 pm.​​

Program Application

To apply to HCAP, click here​. The application deadline is March 28, 2025. Students can continue applying until the end of June, however, all students who apply after the deadline of March 28 will be placed on a waiting list. Placements will be offered if they become available.​ During times when the online registration form is not accepting new applicants, you may register your interest in the program by emailing [email protected].​​
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​Contact​

For questions, please contact Karen Kurtenbach at [email protected] or Austin Johnson at [email protected]​.