This comprehensive training is designed to prepare students for a career in carpentry by providing a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience. The program will begin with an introduction to basic carpentry skills, including safety procedures, tool usage, and materials identification. Students will then progress to more advanced topics, such as framing, finish carpentry, and blueprint reading. Throughout the program, students learn how to shape, cut, and install wood for buildings and smaller structures, while gaining the necessary knowledge of job site safety, construction math, and communication skills. The carpentry program aligns with the standards set by the National Center of Construction Education and Research (NCCER).
Materials Needed: Textbooks will be included in the cost of tuition. Personal Protective Equipment will also be provided but students may supply their own.
Certification Information: Upon completion of the Carpentry Level I, students will be eligible to take the NCCER General Carpentry Certification Exam.
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