Carpentry is a two-year program in which students learn about the home building industry. Students apply the knowledge and skills they learn by participating in the "student-built" house project. Carpentry uses the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum. This is a nationally accredited, competency-based construction-training program. This curriculum ties textbook information with hands-on proficiencies. Students master a variety of construction skills such as reading and interpreting blueprints, construction of floor and wall systems, and installing stairs and cabinets.
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- Safe work and job site habits
- Use of hand and power tools and equipment related to carpentry
- Reading and interpreting blueprints
- Project materials cost estimations
- Design and layout techniques
- Construction of floor and wall systems
- Installation of interior doors and trim
- Install exterior windows, doors, and siding
- Install stairs and cabinets
- Estimate construction materials
- Identify lumber and wood products used
- Proper use of fasteners and adhesives
- Perform the carpentry aspects for the student-built house
- Students apply learned skills by completing the carpentry work (floors, walls, doors, windows, siding) for the student-built house
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- Enjoy working outdoors in all types of weather
- Have good manipulative skills
- Have good basic math skills
- Have good eye-hand coordinations
- Be able to read a ruler
- Ability to memorize and repeat information presented in a variety of formats (written, picture, hand-on, orally) on a test i.e. toold identifications or steps in a process
- Ability to complete geometrical applications such as calculations perimeter, area, slop, properties of triangle
- Good gross and fine motor skill (tool handling and finishing)
- Positive work ethic needed for independent work at house building site
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- Capenter / Lead carpenter
- Roofer
- Kitchen installer
- Remodeling contractor
- Custom builder
- Supervisor / Superintendent
- Small business owner
- Retail / industrial sales
- Military
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- First year: 3.0 credits
- Second Year:3.0 credits
- Carpentry Internship:0.5 credits
- Career Development Program Completer: 4.0 credits required
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- First year:510092-1A/510192-1B
- Second Year:563992-2A/564092-2B
- Carpentry Internship:570592
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- $20.00: Badge, uniform cleaning, and goggles
- 15.00: SkillsUSA Membership