Carpentry

CARPENTRY—2 YEAR DIPLOMA
Lab activities involve actual hands-on construction. Working models and mock-ups as well as actual recreational and storage buildings and garages will be constructed by first-year students. Second-year students will build a project on a local site. Related instruction emphasizes math, blueprint reading, estimating, materials of construction, tools and equipment, principles of carpentry and safety.

Helpful background Courses in math, design, drawing, drafting and woodworking are helpful. Business courses in accounting, management, sales and general business can be very useful.

Employment Opportunities - Graduates find work with small and large contractors doing new construction and remodeling, sash and window companies, lumber companies, and many become self-employed. Remodeling and energy conservation work are projected to become major areas of growth. Carpenters may advance to positions such as job supervisor, superintendent or a self-employed contractor. Other related employment possibilities include sales, lumberyard management, building inspection, cabinet making, roofing, drywall installation, maintenance carpentry or factory rep positions.

CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 64

FRESHMAN YEAR - FALL SEMESTER
CARP 1221 Blueprint Reading and Estimating 3 credits
CARP 1225 Hand & Power Tools 2 credits
CARP 1226 Math for Carpenters 2 credits
CARP 1231 Principles of Carpentry I-A Theory 2 credits
CARP 1241 Principles of Carpentry I-A Lab 5 credits
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
  GEDM 1165 Technical Math 2 credits
    TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS 16

FRESHMAN YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER
CARP 1222 Planning & Estimating 1 credits
CARP 1227 Introduction to Building Codes 1 credits
CARP 1228 Cabinet Making 2 credits
CARP 1229 Concrete 1 credits
CARP 1232 Principles of Carpentry I-B Theory 3 credits
CARP 1242 Principles of Carpentry I-B Lab 6 credits
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
   CSCI 1455 Intro to Computers 3 credits
     TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS 17

SOPHOMORE YEAR - FALL SEMESTER
CARP 2255 Foundations, Concrete, and Site Layout 4 credits
CARP 2256 Blueprint Reading and Codes 2 credits
CARP 2257 Scaffolding, Ladders and Power Tools 1 credits
CARP 2258 Floor Framing 1 credits
CARP 2259 Wall Framing 2 credits
CARP 2265 Roof Framing 2 credits
CARP 2266 Roof Coverings and Safety 2 credits
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
  GEDC 2176 Technical Communication 2 credits
     TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS 16

SOPHOMORE YEAR- SPRING SEMESTER
CARP 2275 Exterior Finishing 2 credits
CARP 2276 Remodeling 2 credits
CARP 2277 Insulation & Drywall 3 credits
CARP 2278 Small Projects & Estimating 1 credits
CARP 2285 Interior Finishing 2 credits
CARP 2286 Cabinets, Floor Covering& Stair Finishing 4 credits
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
  GECL 2175 Job Search Strategies 1credits
     TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS 15