Certificate in Carpenter Foundation

Tuition is Domestic students: $4,715 - $4,768 total program cost. International student tuition not stated..

The Carpenter Foundation program at Okanagan College is a non-degree program for students who want to learn about the construction trade. It takes one year to complete and is taught in English. The program helps students learn safe work practices and get hands-on experience with tools and equipment.

The curriculum includes classes like CAFD 101 - Use Safe Work Practices, CAFD 103 - Tools and Equipment, and CAFD 108 - Wood Frame Construction. Students also learn about site layout, concrete formwork, and building science. The program includes hands-on components like working with portable power tools and residential wood-frame projects.

After completing the program, students can work as carpenters, construction workers, or laborers. They can also find jobs as apprentice carpenters, carpenter helpers, or construction assistants. Employers in the construction industry, such as building contractors and construction companies, hire students who complete this program.

Okanagan College, located in British Columbia with a campus in Kelowna, is a public college focused on hands‑on learning and student success. Since 1963 the college has offered practical programs across arts, sciences, business, health and technology, combining modern facilities with applied instruction to prepare graduates for local and global careers.

The college provides a wide selection of credential pathways, including diplomas, certificates and transfer options to universities, supported by experienced faculty and strong industry partnerships. Programs emphasise experiential learning, co‑op placements and applied projects that connect students directly with employers. International learners benefit from supportive services, small class sizes and targeted orientation to life and work in Canada.

Kelowna's lifestyle and regional economy offer plentiful internship and employment possibilities in technology, tourism, health services and the creative sector. Okanagan College is well suited to students seeking an affordable, practice‑oriented education with clear pathways to further study or immediate workforce entry. The college balances community engagement, industry ties and a welcoming campus culture for international students.