Certificate in Carpentry
Program Description
Carpentry is one of the basic trades in the construction field. Students will be introduced to the techniques and methodology of component construction involving cabinet setout, sub-floor, wall construction, roofing and interior finishing.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon program completion the successful graduate will be able to competently perform the following skills:
- Identify safety and occupational health requirements in the Carpentry trade
- Use competently specified hand and power tools
- Perform basic hand skills in constructing projects to given specifications
- Interpret construction information from blue print drawings
- Participate in the construction industry .
Programs Requirements
General Education Requirements - 13 Credits
ESL 050 Technical English (4) or SS 100 World of Work (3)
MS 104 Technical Math I (3)
CA 100 Computer Literacy (3)
BU 097 Introduction to Entrepreneurship (3)
Technical Requirements - 21 Credits
VAE 103 Blueprint Sketching and Interpretation (3)
VCT 153 Introduction to Carpentry (3)
VCT 163 Concrete Form Construction (3)
VCT 173 Rough Framing and Exterior Finishing (3)
VCT 183 Finishing and Trim Work
VCE 195 Construction Procedures (1.5)
VSP 153a Industrial Safety (1.5)
VCT 154 Introduction to Masonry (3)
Total Credits Required - 34 Credits
Suggested Schedule
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit (s) |
| ESL 050 | Technical English | 3 |
| MS 104 | Technical Math I | 4 |
| VAE 103 | Blueprint Sketching and Interpretation | 3 |
| VCT 153 | Introduction to Carpentry | 3 |
| VCT 153a | Industrial Safety | 1.5 |
| Total= | 14.5 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit (s) |
| VCT 163 | Concrete Form Construction | 3 |
| VCT 173 | Rough Framing and Exterior | 3 |
| VCT 183 | Finishing and Trim Work | 3 |
| VCE 195 | Construction Procedures | 1.5 |
| VCT 154 | Introduction to Masonry | 3 |
| Total= | 13.5 |
Summer Session
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit (s) |
| CA 100 | Computer Literacy | 3 |
| BU 097 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Total= | 6 |
