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The Building Construction Internship Program, BCIP offers students authentic site experience in completing a new construction project. In teaming up with our community partners, BCIP students are able to work in all of the essential construction trades which contribute to the building of a house. The BCIP is appealing to students from all destinations. Workplace students can earn actual job skills, construction knowledge and safety training employers are looking for. Apprenticeship bound students can gain the necessary knowledge and skills to go on to the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program and Phase One of their training. The BCIP also is a must for students who are considering post-secondary studies in architecture, engineering, and construction management or building inspection. The BCIP is synonymous with the expanded opportunities of the Specialist High Skills Major in construction. Our credit packages allow students to obtain the construction major credits, the other required credits, and the coop credits included in the bundle of ten credits needed to receive the red seal. Suggested Prior Courses Construction Technology Custom Woodworking Exploring Technology Costs Students will be required to provide a carpenter tool belt, hard hat, safety glasses and approved work boots. Transportation to each site is not guaranteed. Credits Semester Offered: 1 & 2 Construction Technology ............ TCJ 3E/4E English ..................................................... ENG 3E Mathematics for Everyday Life ....... MEL 3E Business Leadership ...........................BOG 4E Cooperative Education ..................... TCJ 4CC Possible Occupations: Construction Carpenter • Electrician • General Carpenter • Residential Framer 12 Dan Fisher 613.386.3054 ESS fi[email protected] Contact Expanded Opportunities HIGH SKILLS Specialist Major Building Construction Internship Program (BCIP) - Ernestown Secondary School
