The Carpentry program prepares students to enter the workforce as an entry-level carpenters or construction laborers.

In Introduction to Construction, students will learn construction basics as well as construction safety. Students will earn an NCCER Core Certification and OSHA-10.

In Carpentry 1, students will learn residential construction framing as well as plan and document reading and be assessed in their knowledge through a series of written and hands-on performance exams. Students will earn an NCCER Carpentry 1 certification.

In Carpentry 2, students will learn to perform finish work and envelope systems and be assessed in their knowledge through a series of written and hands-on performance exams. Students will earn an NCCER Carpentry 2 certification.

The Student Learning Outcomes for this program are:

1. Students understand the basics of the construction industry and carpentry field in particular.
2. Students demonstrate proficiency with all basic tools and all carpentry tools.
3. Students build a basic carpentry structure that includes a floor, walls, roof, and steps.
4. Students understand and comply with basic safety for the construction industry
5. Students understand and utilize basic construction blueprints for building.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Major Courses 1
CNST 1000	Introduction to Construction	5
CNST 1030	Carpentry 1	5
CNST 1050	Carpentry 2	6
Total Hours		16

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Must earn a grade of "C" or better.