Pre-Employment 1st Period Carpenter: Theory - XCAR 1103

In this course, students will complete the first period carpentry technical training, which includes the following required sections: safety and building materials; tools; site preparation, building layout, foundations and floor frame systems; residential estimating and drawing interpretation. Math concepts are integrated into the training to support successful completion. Successful students will receive a certificate of completion from CLAC Career Development College, and the opportunity to challenge AIT’s 1st period theory exam. Students who pass AIT exams will be credited for their first-year apprenticeship once their on-the-job hours are complete.

This course is part of the following program:

Trades Pathways for Newcomers - Carpentry

Additional information

Learn more about the course at www.clac.ca/Your-work/Training/Alberta/CLAC-Career-Development-College/Programs/Pre-Employment-1st-Period-Carpenter  

Note: This course is delivered by CLAC Career Development College at their location at 15860 114 Ave, NW, Edmonton, AB, T5M 2Z4 by a certified journeyperson instructor. All course curriculum, grading, and attendance requirements are determined by CLAC Career Development College. Required safety courses will be at a training facility determined by CCDC.  

All course materials are provided to learners, including the 1st Period Carpenter ILM.  

Learners will be responsible to provide their own safety equipment. Download the requirements. https://www.clac.ca/Portals/0/PDF/Training/Carpenter-PPE-Poster.pdf  
 

Choose a class schedule to register for the course


  Term Duration Schedule Location Class Section
Winter Jan. 26 - Apr. 24, 2026 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 08:30 am - 04:30 pm
 
Off-campus 12509 Q01
Spring May 25 - Aug. 21, 2026 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 08:30 am - 04:30 pm
 
Off-campus 21654 Q01

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