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Carpentry - (D35140)

The Carpentry Diploma curriculum is designed to prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the fields of architecture, construction, construction management, and other associated professions.

Course work includes instruction in sustainable building and design, print reading, building codes, estimating, construction materials and methods, and other topics related to design and construction occupations. Students have the opportunity to earn National Center for Construction and Education Research (NCCER) credentials

This program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to lay out, cut, fabricate, erect, install, and repair wooden structures and fixtures, using hand and power tools. Includes instruction in technical mathematics, framing, construction materials and selection, job estimating, print reading, foundations and roughing-in, finish carpentry techniques, and applicable codes and standards.

Graduates of this pathway should qualify for entry-level jobs in architectural, engineering, construction and trades professions.

Students enrolling in this program must purchase student accident insurance.

Plan of Study

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
BPR 130Print Reading-Construction

3

CST 131OSHA/Safety/Certification

3

CAR 111Carpentry I

8

PTE 110Pathway to Employment - Construction

3

Total Credit Hours:17

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CAR 112Carpentry II

8

CST 241Planning/Estimating I

3

*Mathematics Elective - Please see the table below.

3-4

Total Credit Hours:14-15

Summer Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CAR 113Carpentry III

6

**Communications Elective - Please see the table below.

3

Total Credit Hours:9

*Mathematics Elective - Select One

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
MAT 110Mathematical Measurement and Literacy

3

MAT 112Technical Mathematics

3

MAT 121Algebra/Trigonometry I

3

MAT 143Quantitative Literacy

3

MAT 152Statistical Methods I

4

MAT 171Precalculus Algebra

4

Total Credit Hours:3-4

**Communications Elective - Select One

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
COM 120Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

3

ENG 110Workplace Writing Essentials

3

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Total Credit Hours: 40-41