Carpentry - Residential Diploma

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Program Description

The Carpentry diploma is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the carpentry industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of carpentry theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Carpentry diploma and have the qualifications of an entry-level residential carpenter. (Program Length: 3 Semesters minimum)

View the Carpentry-Residential Diploma Program Fact Sheet for additional information.

Some courses in this program of study may be subject to a livework and/or supply reimbursement charge.

Employment Opportunities

Framing carpenter, finish carpenter, roofer, siding installer, lead carpenter

Curriculum

Essential General Education Courses (9 Credits)

ENGL 1010 - Fundamentals of English I Credit hours: 3
MATH 1012 - Foundations of Mathematics Credit hours: 3
PSYC 1010 - Basic Psychology Credit hours: 3

Essential Technical Courses (36 Credits)

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
COFC 1011 - Overview of Building Construction Practices Credit hours: 3
COFC 1020 - Professional Tool Use and Safety Credit hours: 3
COFC 1050 - Construction Print Reading Fundamentals Credit hours: 3
CARP 1070 - Site Layouts, Footings, and Foundations Credit hours: 3
CARP 1105 - Floor Wall and Stair Framing Credit hours: 4
CARP 1110 - Ceiling and Roof Framing Credit hours: 4
CARP 1112 - Exterior Finishes and Roof Coverings Credit hours: 4
CARP 1114 - Interior Finishes Credit hours: 4
CARP 1190 - Advanced Residential Finishes and Decks Credit hours: 3
XXXX XXXX - Elective(s) Credit hours: 3

Total Hours: 45

Elective(s):

CMTT 2020 - Construction Drafting I Credit hours: 3
CMTT 2050 - Residential Code Review Credit hours: 3
INDS 1100 - Interior Design Fundamentals Credit hours: 4
INDS 1105 - Faux & Decorative Painting I Credit hours: 4
GIFS 1101 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Credit hours: 4 OR
MGMT 1115 - Leadership Credit hours: 3

Suggested First Semester classes in the evening sequence beginning in the spring:

FYES 1000 - First Year Experience Credit hours: 2
COFC 1011 - Overview of Building Construction Practices Credit hours: 3
COFC 1020 - Professional Tool Use and Safety Credit hours: 3
COFC 1050 - Construction Print Reading Fundamentals Credit hours: 3