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Trades - Apprenticeship in Carpenter

Aurora College

Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, Canada

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Trades - Apprenticeship in Carpenter at Aurora College in Fort Smith, Canada is a trades - apprenticeship programme. The programme runs for 8 weeks, delivered on campus.

At a glance

Degree: Trades - Apprenticeship
Duration: 8 weeks
Delivery: On Campus

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: auroracollege.nt.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

Carpenter is a Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) apprenticeship delivered at Aurora College's Thebacha Campus in Fort Smith, training apprentices to construct, erect, and repair buildings and other structures made of wood, wood substitutes, steel, and other materials, with safety instruction integrated throughout. Technical training runs across four levels, each eight weeks (240 hours) of classroom and shop-based instruction. On completion, apprentices earn a Certificate of Qualification from the GNWT. Entry requires apprentices to be at least 16 years of age, physically capable of performing carpentry work, and registered with the GNWT Apprenticeship Division. Applicants must secure a suitable employer holding a Journeyperson certificate in the carpenter trade, and must achieve an overall average of 70%, with a minimum of 50% in each of mathematics, English, and science, on the Trades Entrance Examination, Cluster #2.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and physically capable of performing the work involved in the carpenter trade. Applicants must find a suitable employer who holds a Journeyperson certificate in the carpenter trade and must be registered with the GNWT Apprenticeship Division prior to enrolling. Applicants must achieve an overall average of 70%, with a minimum of 50% in each of the subsections (mathematics, English, and science), on the Trades Entrance Examination, Cluster #2.

About Aurora College

Type: College
Control: Public
Campus setting: Rural
Founded: 1981
Programs: 23
Location: Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Trades - Apprenticeship in Carpenter award?

Aurora College awards a Trades - Apprenticeship on completion of this programme.

How long does Trades - Apprenticeship in Carpenter take?

The programme runs for 8 weeks.

Can Trades - Apprenticeship in Carpenter be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Aurora College.

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