We have 3 former Community College Carpentry Instructors (and current working carpenters…) that have put together a comprehensive refresher program to help working Carpenters and Apprentices gain the skills they need to challenge the I.T.A. Exam and get their Red Seal Certification.

Integrated Carpentry Tutorials Intro

We cover the 7 Modules required by the CCDA Inter Provincial Red Seal Exam:

 

  1. Common Occupational Skills
  2. Planning and Layout
  3. Concrete
  4. Framing
  5. Exterior Finish
  6. Interior Finish
  7. Renovations

The course costs $1,200.00 and consists of a minimum of 8 hours of instruction per module. * Any student who feels they need extra or remedial instruction can work one-on-one with me during the week. And, any student who has paid and attended a module can come back and re-sit that module as an added refresher, should some time elapse before they write the exam!

There are 4 options available: Weekend courses,
3 Day Courses, Weekday Courses and Camp Courses.

Weekend Course:
3 Consecutive Weekends:
Saturday: 8- 4:30 PM,
Sunday 8-4:30 PM
 
Three Day Course:
Friday: 8- 4:30 PM,
Saturday: 8- 4:30 PM,
Sunday 8-4:30 PM
 
Weekday Course: Monday~Saturday: 8:00~4:30
 
Camp Course: via ZOOM / FaceTime
 

All resource & reference material will be provided. Candidates will be required to provide their own rafter framing square, (with the Rafter Tables stamped into the blade), a tape measure, and a non-programmable/non-trade specific calculator like the Sharp EL 520 WBB or the Sharp EL 520 X.

We also strongly recommend that where possible, you take the course with a friend.  Not only with this help you to stay motivated to challenge the exam, there is a real bonus studying material with a partner.  The peer-mentoring aspect that invariably happens when you study with a friend leads to a quicker grasp of the material for both candidates.

This course is not a “magic bullet”. Due to recent changes to the content and complexity of the exam by the ITA; it is now a University Level exam. You will need to be focused, committed and motivated to move through the course and successfully challenge the exam. If you can do that, we can do the rest!

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Testimonials

Pablo Fuenzalida

Mar 18, 2016

I recently took this course and I have to admit I wouldn’t have passed if I didn’t attend. Richard teaches you how to take the ip test on a university level which is what you need to know. They didn’t tell me that in carpentry school. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone that is taking the interprovincial red seal carpentry test.

Shea MacKenzie in Whitehorse

Feb 14, 2016

I cannot thank Richard Dickenson enough for his course and personal commitment to the success of his students. With his help I was able to move my career and my life to a new level and achieve a long time personal goal. Richard was extremely accommodating and knowledgeable. This course is an absolute must for any un ticketed carpenters looking to step up and gain the highest recognition in the trade. A true game changer, opening up a world of new opportunity. Again, I cannot thank Richard enough helping me reach this milestone!  Highly recommend this course for anyone ready to write the Red Seal examination, you will not regret it.

Shea Mackenzie

Whitehorse, YT 

Noah Overbye

Nov 22, 2015

To carpenters who want to better their career,

I would like to highly recommend Mr. Dickenson as an excellent choice for anyone considering challenging their Interprovincial Red Seal Exam.

Mr. Dickenson’s extensive carpentry knowledge, coupled with an ability to adapt to his student’s level by breaking down complex subjects into palatable bites, clearly demonstrated his outstanding competence and his gift of teaching.

The course was highly enjoyable, informative, educating, and has left me with a much higher level of carpentry skills and confidence.

Sincerely, Noah Overbye

Atlin Tlingit Economic LP

Nov 15, 2015

“I really liked the very detailed step by step instructions given and the extra tips given by the Richard in the carpentry course. Richard was always willing to help students learn something even if it wasn’t part of the course outline. His pleasant discourse enabled constant student interest throughout the course, allowing for greater student in-class participation. ATELP would definitely contract another class/course with integrated carpentry tutorials.”

Atlin Tlingit Economic LP
PO Box 408, Atlin, BC, Canada V0W 1A0
Phone: (250) 651-2221
FAX (250) 651-2288

Dan Modine

Oct 27, 2015

After years of working as a non ticketed carpenter I decided to apply with the I.T.A to challenge the Red Seal exam. I contacted Integrated Carpentry Tutorials to help prepare me for the exam. Richard was very helpful, and was able to work with me through both of our busy schedules. After a few weeks of working with his material, studying his course information and working with Richard long distance on ZOOM I booked the exam. The result was finally obtaining my Red Seal ticket. The instruction from Richard was key to my success. I would recommend this course to every carpenter that plans on challenging the Red Seal exam. Thanks again Richard.

Dan Modine
dmodine@hotmail.com

David Madden

Oct 10, 2015

Richard Dickenson of Integrated Carpentry Tutorials provided an excellent personalized learning package to suite my needs.

With the experience of building custom timber frame homes for over ten years, I had lots of practical carpentry experience. Richards learning package and tutorial provided me with the knowledge to confidently challenge and pass the interprovincial red seal exam.

I recommend anyone looking for top quality carpentry tutoring to contact Richard Dickenson of Integrated Carpentry Tutorials.

David Madden
Madden Timber Construction Inc.
Nakusp, BC
250 265 1807
www.maddentimber.com

Larry Kiesling

Sep 10, 2015

Dear Richard,

Thank you so much for your help and expertise in jump starting our shop program here at Ghύch Tlậ Community School. Your service was invaluable to the students who participated. The safety training was well paced and the picnic tables that the students put together was an excellent choice for their project. I really appreciated the time and effort you put into our school. I will definitely recommend you to other Yukon schools. We look forward to working with you again in the near future.

Sincerely,
Larry Kiesling,
M. ED. Principal
Ghúch Tlâ Community School
Carcross, YT
867 821 2929

Larry Kiesling Endorsement copy

Matt Myres

Sep 10, 2015

Richard Dickenson’s course does a great job of preparing carpenters to challenge the Red Seal.

I had worked as a carpenter for 20 years, but had never gone to school for it, and the course focused on the specific knowledge that I would need to pass the exam.

The information was comprehensive and concise, and Richard presented it with humour and personality. He was always willing to provide extra help to anyone who wanted it.

I strongly recommend the course to any carpenter who wants to get their Red Seal Certification.

Matt Myres
matthewmyres@gmail.com

Al Faulds

Aug 10, 2015

Dear Richard. You changed my life.

Al Faulds
Whitehorse, YT
tyeefaulds@gmail.com

Iain MacKenzie

Jun 10, 2015

Dear Richard,

Thanks again for all your hard work and imparting so many life lessons!

I couldn’t have done this without you. You really have something truly great going on.

Call me when you get back to Whitehorse!

Iain MacKenzie
Whitehorse, YT
tagishmack@yahoo.com