Construction Pre-Employment Training
A practical, hands-on pre-apprenticeship program designed to give learners the confidence, skills, and work-ready habits needed to start strong in the skilled trades.
Building Confidence. Real Skills. Start Strong.
Construction is learned over time. This program is designed around that reality — giving learners a strong foundation so they can grow through experience, mentorship, and continued learning in the field.
Who This Program Is For
This pre-apprenticeship program is designed for people who want to move toward the trades with stronger confidence, better awareness, and practical exposure. No prior construction experience is required.
- Individuals considering a future in the skilled trades
- Learners preparing to enter apprenticeship pathways
- People seeking a second chance or fresh start in a practical career
- Newcomers and career changers looking for workforce entry skills
- Beginners who want to explore construction before committing
- Homeowners who want foundational construction understanding
- Anyone who wants to become more useful, confident, and jobsite-ready
Program Structure
Construction Fundamentals is delivered through short, focused courses supported by a shared practical demonstration component. Students who enroll in the full bundle also receive a 2-week internship with an industry partner.
Short, Focused Courses
Each course targets a specific skill area, making learning manageable and directly applicable to entry-level work.
Practical Demonstration Time
Students observe and participate in hands-on demonstrations that connect classroom instruction with real job-site realities.
2-Week Industry Internship
Full bundle students receive a 2-week placement with an industry partner to gain real workplace exposure and build professional connections.
Course Overview
Six focused courses covering the foundational skills of residential construction, available individually or as part of the full bundle.
Construction Fundamentals
Short courseThe essential starting point for safe and effective work in residential construction. Introduces jobsite expectations, PPE, ladder use, fire safety, common materials, and the concepts of level and plumb.
What Students Will Learn
- Portable ladder setup, inspection, and the 4-to-1 setup rule
- Fire safety, flammable material handling, and the PASS method
- Common materials: dimensional lumber, OSB, plywood, and fasteners
- Minimum PPE expectations and correct selection of safety gear
- The difference between level and plumb, reading bubble vials
Learner Outcome
Understand the safety language, site awareness, and material basics required before taking on framing and tool-based work.
House Framing
Short courseIntroduces the structure of a residential wood-frame building and teaches how major framing components fit together from foundation to roof. Emphasizes sequence, layout accuracy, rough openings, and structural load transfer.
What Students Will Learn
- Platform framing sequence: sill plates, joists, subfloors, wall framing, roof framing
- Identification of studs, plates, headers, trimmers, cripples, rim joists, rafters, and trusses
- Wall layout at 16 inches on centre with clear stud position markings
- Cutting and assembling wall sections, checking crown direction
- Squaring methods, plumb checks, temporary bracing, and rough openings
Learner Outcome
Explain how a residential frame goes together and understand the sequence, terminology, and quality checks required in entry-level framing work.
Roofing & Exterior Work
Short courseIntroduces learners to basic concepts, materials, and safety practices involved in exterior construction. Focuses on exterior workflow, safe work at height, tool handling, and introductory knowledge of weather protection systems.
What Students Will Learn
- Basic ladder safety and safe movement during exterior tasks
- Roofing and exterior materials used in residential construction
- Safe handling and cutting practices for exterior materials
- Awareness of weather protection systems and their role
- Cleanup, organization, and controlled workflow during exterior tasks
Learner Outcome
Understand the basic purpose of roofing and exterior systems and approach entry-level exterior work with stronger safety awareness and workflow discipline.
Drywall, Concrete & Finishing Basics
Short courseIntroduces foundational finishing and support work for both interior and structural completion. Combines introductory awareness of drywall installation, concrete-related support tasks, and basic finishing principles.
What Students Will Learn
- Basic drywall workflow: measuring, handling, cutting, fitting, and fastening
- Surface preparation and accurate installation practices
- Finishing concepts: seam treatment, patching awareness, surface prep
- Basic concrete and masonry support: safe handling and mixing awareness
- The importance of consistency, patience, and neat workmanship
Learner Outcome
Understand the basic processes involved in drywall, concrete support work, and finishing tasks, and contribute more effectively to interior and structural finishing environments.
Flooring & Tiling Basics
Short courseIntroduces the practical foundation of floor surface work in residential construction. Focuses on layout awareness, surface preparation, material handling, safe cutting, and the importance of precision.
What Students Will Learn
- Floor and tile material awareness including handling and storage
- Surface preparation: checking readiness, cleanliness, and levelness
- Introductory layout techniques to improve appearance and efficiency
- Safe cutting practices for flooring and tile-related materials
- Measurement, planning, and alignment for clean finished results
Learner Outcome
Understand the basic preparation, layout, and support practices involved in flooring and tiling work, with a stronger appreciation for precision and finish quality.
Demolition, Site Preparation & Tool Maintenance
Short courseTeaches how to remove materials, prepare work areas, and care for commonly used tools in a safe, controlled, and professional way. Emphasizes that demolition is a planned activity requiring hazard checks and tool control.
What Students Will Learn
- Pre-demolition checks: identifying hazards, planning sequence, protecting structures
- Safe use of common removal tools based on the material being removed
- Debris handling, cleanup routines, and work-zone control
- Awareness of hidden services before cutting
- Basic tool maintenance: inspection, storage, blade awareness, and cleaning
Learner Outcome
Participate in demolition, site preparation, and tool care in a way that is safer, cleaner, and more useful to the overall project.
Included with the Full Bundle
When you enroll in the complete Construction Program Bundle, the following two courses are included at no additional charge to support your success in New Brunswick.
New Brunswick Culture Immersion
Included free with full bundleWorkplace communication styles, professional habits, team-based expectations, and understanding how local culture values safety, accountability, and dependable conduct.
Social Responsibility Training
Included free with full bundleAccountability, respectful conduct, workplace rights and responsibilities, and the connection between personal conduct and long-term employability.
What Graduates Say
“I joined the program without any construction background, but the step-by-step training made it easier to learn. The internship was especially helpful because it showed me how things work on the job. It gave me real experience and helped me find work.”
— Akash
“I was completely new to this field when I started. The program helped me understand the work, build useful skills, and gain experience in a real environment. After finishing, I felt much more prepared, and it helped me find work.”
— Kashish
“Before Skill Bridge NB, I had no experience in construction. The hands-on training and internship helped me learn in a practical way and feel more confident in a real work setting. The skills I gained through the program also helped me find work.”
— Siddharth
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Take the first step toward a career in the skilled trades. Download the viewbook to learn everything about the Construction Pre-Employment Program, or apply today.