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Carpentry

   

Technical Diploma

The Carpentry program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to lay out, fabricate, erect, install, and repair wooden structures and fixtures using hand and power tools. The program also includes instruction in areas such as common systems of framing, construction materials, estimating, blueprint reading, and finish carpentry techniques.

Admission Criteria

  • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better in all credit hours to be used towards the degree.
  • Earn a “C” or better in all coursework.
  • Complete the coursework listed below.

Program Outcomes

  • Demonstrate skills needed for entry and advanced levels of employment in a carpentry career.
  • Demonstrate the ability to build, repair, and maintain residential and commercial buildings.
  • Demonstrate safe and efficient work practices, basic occupational skills, employability skills, and strong work ethics.

Program of Study

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
CARP 1103 Introduction and Safety 3
CARP 1113 Building Calculations 3
CARP 1125 Introduction to Tools 5
CARP 1134 Fundamentals of Carpentry 4
Total   15

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
CARP 1214 Building Materials 4
CARP 1224 Blueprint Basics 4
CARP 1234 House Framing 4
Total   12

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
CARP 1312 Commercial Blueprints 2
CARP 1323 Roofing Applications 3
CARP 1332 Insulation and Moisture Barrier Concepts 2
CARP 1343 Exterior Finishing 3
CARP 1352 Commercial Framing 2
CARP 1363 Drywall 3
CARP 1373 Interior Finishing 3
Total   18

Total Program Credit Hours: 45

Embedded Award:

Carpentry Helper Career and Technical Certificate (CTC)

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
CARP 1103 Introduction and Safety 3
CARP 1113 Building Calculations 3
CARP 1125 Introduction to Tools 5
CARP 1134 Fundamentals of Carpentry 4
Total for award   15

For additional information, contact the Technical Education Division at (225) 216-8367.