CARPENTER
Interprovincial Journeyperson Examination Information
Apprentice Requirements:
Tradesperson Requirements:
Practical Examination:
4 years/7200 hours
6 years/10 800 hours
No
The interprovincial (IP) journeyperson examination for this trade is developed by a national committee of
worker and employer representatives. The content for IP Examinations is drawn from the National
Occupational Analysis (NOA) for that trade, and is based on industry's standards and expectations. You
can download and print a free copy of the NOA from the Red Seal website by visiting www.red-seal.ca.
To write the interprovincial journeyperson examination, you must either successfully complete an
apprenticeship training program or meet tradesperson eligibility requirements. The pass mark is 70%.
Subject
Percent
Common Occupational Skills: uses tools and equipment, uses building materials,
interprets documentation, organizes work, performs layout, builds and uses temporary
access structures
20%
Concrete: constructs formwork; installs concrete, cement-based and epoxy products
20%
Framing: constructs floor systems, constructs wall systems, constructs roof and ceiling
systems
22%
Exterior Finish: installs exterior doors and windows; installs roofing; finishes exterior
walls and cornices
14%
Interior Finish: Applies wall and ceiling finishes; installs flooring, installs interior doors
and windows; constructs and installs stairs; constructs finish components
15%
Renovations: performs renovation-specific support activities, performs renovationspecific construction activities
9%
100%
Note:
Excerpts of the National Building Code of Canada - 2010 (Part 9 and the index) will be provided
when you write the examination.
Study all areas of the trade in preparing for the examination.
To assist you, a list of reference textbooks is provided below. Note that ISBN numbers are
subject to change. Please consult with your supplier to access their most current version of the
text you are acquiring. It is not necessary to use these specific textbooks; you may find others
which will be equally beneficial. You are encouraged to seek additional reference materials in all
test areas.
Carpentry (2nd ed.) by Vogt, pub. Nelson. ISBN 978-0176502737.
Carpentry Module Package Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
Canadian Wood Frame House Construction pub. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
ISBN 978-0660195353.
Printreading for Residential Construction (5th ed.) by Proctor and Toenjes. ISBN 978-0826904782.
Printreading for Heavy Commercial Construction (3rd ed.) by Proctor and Toenjes. ISBN 9780826904614.
Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction (9th ed.) by Smith and Andres. ISBN 9780132495011.
Rigging Handbook by Klinke. ISBN 978-1888724-02-8.
Practical Problems in Mathematics for Carpenters (9th ed.) by Huth. ISBN 978-1111313425.
The Occupational Health and Safety Act with Regulations 2012 20178611
The National Building Code of Canada 2010.
Individual Learning Modules (ILMs) for the Carpenter may be ordered through the
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Bookstore Call Centre: 1-866-569-8398 or through
www.tradesecrets.org/ under Carpenter.
*Unless otherwise noted, books listed here are available through the Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Bookstore Call Centre: 1-866-569-8398.
NOTE: Textbooks are not usually available from libraries. When texts are being purchased,
candidates should allow several weeks for delivery and several weeks for studying.
Two short videos titled Using the National Occupational Analysis and Getting Ready for the
Examination can be accessed through the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Training website at the
following link: http://nsapprenticeship.ca/apprentices/examinations/prepare-your-exam
Absolutely no cell phones, communication devices or PDAs are allowed in the examination
facility. You will be required to leave immediately if any of these items are found on your person.
Please note that examinations and study information change frequently. The most recent
information is available on our web site at www.saskapprenticeship.ca
FORM # 2010 0716 2015
This information is subject to change without notice.