About

In the High School Carpentry Apprenticeship Program (HCAP), students in grades 11 and 12 experience all aspects of the residential construction industry by building a home themselves. Students are guided throughout the home-building process by seasoned tradespeople and journeypersons who oversee all stages of development and ensure national building code requirements are met. Students earn up to five high school credits and 640 hours towards an apprenticeship through the Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship program. Students also receive safety training and certification to mitigate the risk of workplace-related injuries. These certifications support students in obtaining future employment opportunities in the skilled trades.

HCAP program info sheet here.

Highlights

• Experience the enormous pride and satisfaction that comes from completing a major residential project, while building your future in the construction and carpentry industry.
• Earn up to five high school credits and 640 hours towards an apprenticeship through the Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship program.
• Receive certificates in Saskatchewan Construction Online Training (SCOT) and Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) systems.
• Participate in skills development workshops for related trades, such as brick laying, painting, and interior and exterior finishing.
• Get training in WHMIS, CPR, First Aid and fall protection.
• Work with powder actuated fastening systems.

Equipment

All necessary safety equipment is supplied except for safety work boots, which students must purchase to participate. Students are also asked to bring a 2G USB memory stick to class.

Credits

• Career Work Ed 30A and 30B
• Practical and Applied Arts 30A and 30B 
• Credit of choice to be taken in Period 1

Open House

A shared open house for Grade 11 unique programs will be held at 7:00 p.m. on March 4, 2026 at Mount Royal Collegiate. This will include an overview of the Highschool Carpentry Apprentice Program, Media School, MAGPIE, and Outdoor School.

Program Application

Click here to apply online for HCAP in 2026-27. Applications are due March 27, 2026.

Contact

For questions, please contact Karen Kurtenbach at kurtenbachk@spsd.sk.ca or Austin Johnson at johnsona@spsd.sk.ca.