Halifax,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Carpentry in Bridgewater Canada | Nova Scotia Community College
Nova Scotia Community College
|
Bridgewater Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
11,690
(c. USD8,384.47)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This program equips you with essential carpentry skills and knowledge, covering the construction and installation of wood products that comply with national and local building regulations. You'll learn about construction safety standards and industry best practices, plus gain hands-on experience through work terms in actual job environments.
Career opportunities
With growing needs in the construction trades, skilled carpenters are increasingly sought after. Graduates can meet workforce demands in residential and commercial building projects, as well as in the renovation sector.
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Further education pathways
Program completers can receive credit toward the Carpentry Diploma program.
After securing employment, graduates may enroll as apprentices with the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA). Apprenticeships offer valuable blended learning through workplace experience and technical instruction.
Red Seal Certification - apprenticeship graduates qualify to take the inter-provincial examination. Earning a Red Seal enables certified tradespeople to work anywhere in Canada where the trade is recognized.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent
International students – High school diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country.
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India – Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India – Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts – You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) – minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL® iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) – average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) – minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) – minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) – minimum score 59.
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) – minimum test score of 55.
Tuition
CAD
11,690