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:
- Common Occupational Skills
- Planning and Layout
- Concrete
- Framing
- Exterior Finish
- Interior Finish
- 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
New Partnerships with SICA & VICA
We are pleased to announce that we have partnered with both the Southern Interior Construction Association (SICA) and the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) to teach the course to their members in Kelowna, Kamloops & Victoria in November. Both SCA & VICA will be adding links to our website & Registration Page & social media outlets shortly.
ICT Now Registered with WCB & EI
We are happy to announce that Integrated Carpentry Tutorials is now registered with both WCB and EI to accept payment for training for candidates who qualify.
Red Seal Course YouTube Video Release
Integrated Carpenty Tutorials has released a new video on youtube. Check it out and contact us to book your Red Seal Carpentry Course today!
Testimonials
Robert M. Scarfe
The down-to-earth reality of the Integrated Carpentry Tutorials course made all the difference
for me in the preparation for the ITA Red Seal Carpenter’s exam.
Richard Dickenson’s methods of reviewing and teaching all the relative math, formulas and necessary theory were a huge asset going into the writing of this exam. This course is all about developing your own personal strategy to pass the test.
A talented and experienced carpenter himself, Richard challenges his students to identify and learn all the pertinent and relative information necessary to achieve a better than passing mark, and a higher standard than is expected from the ITA.
I attribute my success in challenging the Inter-Provincial Red Seal exam to the methods and practical wisdom taught by Integrated Carpentry Tutorials and highly recommend this course to anyone who wishes to challenge the I.P. exam.
Thank you Richard Dickenson!
Yours Truly,
Robert M. Scarfe
Parksville, BC
778-868-6989
John Friesen – Industrial Arts Teacher
“As a teacher myself, I can see the dedication and passion that Richard has for teaching the craft of carpentry.”
Discovery Community College
“I consider Mr. Dickenson an above average Carpentry Instructor with excellent communication skills.” read more…
Robert M. Scarfe
“I attribute my success in challenging the Inter-Provincial Red Seal exam to the methods and practical wisdom taught by Integrated Carpentry Tutorials and highly recommend this course anyone who wishes to challenge the I.P. exam.”
Testimonial: Todd Wickenheiser – Suddwick Homes
In 2011, Suddwick Homes International Ltd was commissioned to build a significant resort home on an exclusive private ocean front property located just north on Campbell River. As this was considered a remote project for Suddwick, with somewhat limited selection of known trades and carpenters, Suddwick mobilized in the town of Campbell River bringing with it a selected crew of Journeyman carpenters. To fulfill our complement of crews we looked further on Island for a contact to supply well trained, and dedicated junior carpenter / apprentices.
This was our first introduction to Richard Dickenson. Having a great depth of teaching carpentry in this region and enthusiasm for his present and past students, Richard was instrumental in placing 4 apprentices with our company. All students carried great regard and respect for the Carpentry Trade, and I believe this was a true reflection on the “Teachings and Mentoring “of Richard.
More recently, myself being a career carpenter turned Builder and Project Manager, decided to finally solidify and give respect to the Trade of Carpentry, by completing my education and ultimately writing the Red Seal examination. I again contacted Richard in this regard, and was pleasantly surprised that he had set up a continuing education course for this purpose. Like most of us, I am very busy with business and life, but found Richard’s ability to ascertain what sections of the course material I lacked knowledge of, and tailor his course accordingly. His small group setting and his enthusiasm for the material encouraged participation and thus increased absorption of course content. Every lesson I felt I had increased my level of understanding. Even after 20 plus years on the tools, there is still much to learn. Richard truly understands this, and applies this respect for the student’s previous commitment to the trade, and builds on it.
My time for studies was short with Richard, I believe I attended 5 sessions; they were approximately 6 hours each. Proud to report a score of 82 Percent on the exam.
I would recommend Richard without question, as a quality educator and proponent for the trade of Carpentry.
Todd Wickenheiser
Suddwick Homes International Ltd.
AJ Wilkins
“Richard is very knowledgeable, accommodating, and patient… and played a huge part in my passing grade.”
Wayne Conarroe Contracting
“Richard is an enthusiastic teacher and takes a keen interest in his subject. Yes, I recommend him as a carpentry instructor.”
Todd Wickenheiser – Suddwick Homes International Ltd
“I would recommend Richard without question, as a quality educator and proponent for the trade of Carpentry.”
Harrison Walker
“I would recommend Richard’s courses to all carpenters wanting to challenge their ITA Red Seal Exam.”
Comox Valley Echo
A local teacher is starting a course that is geared towards helping carpenters earn their Red Seal certification.
“There is a need for it in the Comox Valley”
