This program is designed for students to jump start their carpentry careers and quickly earn a return on their educational investment. The hands-on curriculum trains students to construct and renovate residential buildings through skilled use of tools and machines, knowledge of efficient procedures and an understanding of traditional construction principles, including current and emerging industry standards and building practices.
Students will gain experience with tools and equipment used in the industry, learn to read blueprints, become familiar with building codes and historic preservation guidelines, and learn exterior and interior finishing and frame construction through valuable hands-on experience. Special emphasis will be placed on historic preservation techniques and these skills will be integrated throughout the program. Expert instructors will help students develop the work ethic, teamwork, flexibility, and customer service skills employers are looking for. Students who successfully complete this certificate will be able to:
- Perform general carpentry skills with specialized training in preservation carpentry
- Identify, select, and implement application of construction materials
- Draw, read, and interpret drawings and specifications
- Interpret and apply codes, regulations, and construction documents
- Select and maintain construction site tools and equipment
- Estimate the amount and cost of materials and labor
- Plan, coordinate, schedule, and control projects
- Use hand and power tools safely and efficiently
- Interpret technical information from blueprints
- Perform calculations and measurements required to work as a carpenter
- Work independently and interdependently to safely accomplish shared professional outcomes.
A 12th grade reading level and competency in mathematics fundamentals is recommended.
Program Preparation:
No prior carpentry or construction experience is required for entrance into this program.
In order to be successful in the Construction Technology/Preservation certificate program, students must have sufficient physical strength, stamina, flexibility, and dexterity to perform a variety of construction work such as operating tools and equipment properly, doing physical labor for prolonged periods, working at varying heights, and lifting and transporting equipment and materials as necessary. Students must also be able to follow approved safety procedures and work both independently with periodic supervision as well as cooperatively with a partner or group.
Students completing the Construction Technology/Preservation Carpentry Certificate must be enrolled full-time and will complete the required courses as a cohort. With the exception of CC 103, Construction Carpentry courses are open only to students accepted and enrolled in the Construction Technology/Preservation Carpentry Certificate Program.
Orientation and Safety Requirement: All students attending construction technology courses are required to have a basic set of hand tools and safety equipment which can be found on the College website and will have completed a required orientation prior to the start of classes that Academic Year.
Liberal Arts Requirements
0 Semester Hours
Program Requirements
30 Semester Hours