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A1 Carpentry Academy

Struggling with your carpentry apprenticeship or preparing for your Red Seal IP exam? Let us help you succeed with over 175 instructional videos, over 1,200 multiple choice questions, an IP practice exam and challenge modules for levels 1 through 4.

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Master Your Craft
On Your Terms

Unlock the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in your carpentry journey — learn at your own pace, with expert guidance, and all the resources you need to become a journeyman carpenter. All we offer comes in different packages; pick and choose only what you need.

Comprehensive, Carpentry-Specific Content

Our courses cover everything you need to succeed in carpentry, from basic concepts to advanced techniques. With over 170 videos and 20+ hours of content, we provide detailed tutorials on carpentry skills, technical terminology, math processes, and Red Seal exam prep. Whether you're struggling with specific concepts or want to deepen your knowledge, these resources are tailored to meet your learning needs.

Learn at Your Own Pace

With our flexible online platform, you can learn on your schedule. Watch each video as many times as you need—pause, rewind, and take notes at your own pace. Whether you're working through difficult topics or reviewing key points before the exam, our content is available to you anytime, anywhere, ensuring you never miss out on valuable learning.

Expert Instruction from Experienced Trainers

Our team brings decades of hands-on experience in the field and classroom. We currently train carpenters in a post-secondary setting, so you’ll be learning from professionals who understand the challenges of the apprenticeship process and the skills required to succeed on the job site and the exam. Our real-world expertise ensures you're getting practical, up-to-date, and effective training.

Additional Resources for Success

Beyond the videos, we offer downloadable worksheets and other printable resources that help reinforce what you've learned. These tools are designed to assist you in following along with the lessons and practicing key skills, making it easier to retain information and apply it in your real-world carpentry work. With our courses, you’ll gain the confidence and competence needed to pass your Red Seal and become a qualified journeyman carpenter.

YOUR INSTRUCTORS

Meet your expert instructors! With decades of hands-on experience in the carpentry trade, they’re dedicated to helping you build a solid foundation for your career!

Trevor FEDDERSEN

My name is Trevor Feddersen and I have been working in the carpentry trade in one way or another for decades. Most recently, for the last 14 years I have been working in a post secondary institution teaching the carpentry apprenticeship program in Canada. My goal is to teach in a way that helps students truly grasp the concepts of carpentry.

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BOB ROGERS

I'm Bob Rogers, a Red Seal Carpenter with over 36 years of experience in the trades. After founding my own contracting company in 1998, I began teaching carpentry in 2017 and remain a full-time instructor, dedicated to helping students succeed in the construction industry.

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FAQs

How will these courses help me apply math in real world carpentry situations?

The technical training we demonstrate is directly applicable to the real world of building. We show how to calculate stairs, rafters, excavation and other volumes, trigonometry, and many other applicable to the trade technical math processes. Not only do we show you how to get the answers, but how to apply those answers to the job.

How can i register? what do i need?

It's as easy as clicking any of the 'register now' buttons found on our site and picking any of our courses! You need to have a trade worker identification number (TWID) to challenge your exams, but for the courses themselves there are no pre requisites!

when I take notes in class I'm missing important information that the instructor is saying, Would this site help me out?

Yes. Self-pacing is key. The videos can be played, sped up, slowed down, paused and stopped, and then replayed.This allows the learner to work at their own pace.

There is so much material to learn. How can I retain more information to prepare for an exam?

After reading a chapter in your technical training books (required reading), take a break from the subject matter before you write the chapter quiz. After about 45 minutes attempt the quiz. This helps to actively exercise your memory recall muscle. Check your answers right away and make the mental corrections.

If I want to challenge the Interprovincial Exam and i've never been in school but have the required hours, would this site help me prepare?

Absolutely, all the video's cover almost all technical training in the carpentry apprenticeship program from the foundation courses to levels 1 through to level 4. We also have created IP practice questions to help students prepare for what the IP may bring. IP questions will continue to be added so check in often for updates. We also have a full level 4 module package with all of our content included.