Explore carpentry through a progressive series of hands-on courses at Imperial Skills Academy in Burnaby. Start with tools and measurement, develop residential framing skills, and progress to finishing and renovation projects. Learn through demonstrations, guided workshop practice and feedback on your work.
From beginner fundamentals to finish carpentry
Eight 5-hour instructional sessions
Workshop practice, demonstrations & real projects
Safety, measuring, cutting, joining and assembly
Floors, walls, roofs, openings, and load paths
Sheathing, flashing, drainage and moisture control
In-person at Imperial Skills Academy
Progress from the basics to advanced practical skills. Choose the level that best matches your current experience.
| Level | Course | Best Suited To | Tuition (CAD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Carpentry Fundamentals & Tool Skills | Beginners | $2,550 |
| Level 2 | Residential Framing & Building Envelope | Basic tool skills | $2,750 |
| Level 3 | Finish Carpentry & Renovation Projects | Framing experience | $3,000 |
Tuition is listed per student in Canadian dollars.
Practical, instructor-led training designed to help you build skills through demonstrations, supervised practice and projects.
40 instructional hours per level and 120 hours across all three levels.
Each level is designed around eight 5-hour instructional training sessions.
Hands-on workshop training supported by theory, instructor demonstrations and guided practice.
Training takes place at Imperial Skills Academy in Burnaby, British Columbia.
Contact ISA for current class schedules and upcoming training dates.
Follow a practical four-step process that takes you from demonstration to confident hands-on application.
Watch an instructor demonstrate the task and explain the correct process step by step.
Practise with tools, materials and training assemblies under instructor supervision.
Apply your developing skills to an individual or team-based practical project.
Review your work for safety, accuracy and workmanship and receive instructor feedback.
New to carpentry? Start with Level 1. Already have practical experience? Speak with ISA about the level that best matches your current skills and learning goals.
Levels 1, 2 and 3 refer to ISA's practical course sequence. The 40-hour format is a proposed teaching structure for this draft.
Start building practical carpentry skills through guided workshop training. Learn how to work safely, measure accurately, select materials, use common tools and complete a small wooden project. This course introduces the habits and techniques needed for further carpentry training.
Beginners, career changers, newcomers to Canada and learners exploring construction or woodworking.
No previous carpentry experience is required. Students must be able to follow workshop safety instructions.
Supervised workshop practice, use of training tools and project materials, instructor demonstrations, feedback and practical review.
Develop your framing skills through practical training sections and construction demonstrations. Build on Level 1 by reading residential drawings, laying out framing, assembling floor and wall sections, and exploring how openings and exterior layers work together to manage moisture.
Level 1 graduates, construction helpers and learners with basic tool skills who want residential framing experience.
Completion of ISA Carpentry Practical Level 1 or equivalent experience reviewed by an ISA instructor.
Supervised workshop practice, training tools, project materials, demonstrations, project feedback and practical review.
Develop precision and practical problem-solving skills for residential finishing and renovation work. Practise interior installation tasks, plan materials and work sequences, and bring several skills together in a finished workshop project with instructor feedback.
Level 2 graduates, carpentry helpers and learners with framing experience who want finishing and renovation skills.
Completion of Level 2 or equivalent experience. Confident, safe use of common tools is expected.
Supervised workshop practice, training tools, project materials, demonstrations, project feedback and practical review.
Beginners entering the construction industry, career changers, site assistants, trades support workers, and anyone who wants a practical understanding of residential construction in British Columbia.
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Learn practical construction skills with guidance from an experienced residential building professional.
Shahab has extensive experience managing residential new builds and major renovations across the Greater Vancouver area. His experience covers projects from planning through execution, with a strong focus on construction quality, safety, coordination and compliance.
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