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The Carpentry program provides training for entry into construction related careers:

• Commercial and Residential construction
• Retail sales – lumber, building supplies, etc.
• Cabinet shops
• Hardwood floors and Tile
• Roofing
• Siding and Windows
• Interior trim and Millwork
• Building Maintenance
• Manufacturing
• Drafting and Design
• Real Estate
• Self Employment

Students Learn the following:

• Students build a new home, beginning with site lay-out and preparation, forming and placing concrete, framing, roof systems, stair and rafter lay-out, insulation, dry-wall, interior and exterior finish.
• Construction estimating, blue print reading and related trade math will be thoroughly covered in class and in the field. 
• Students will become skilled with many hand and power tools as well as understand all safety issues.
• This program creates actual real life work situations, emphasizing work ethics, safety, and professionalism.
• Building codes are discussed as they relate to our projects.

Required Tools:

• Nail Bag
• Hammer
• Tape Measure
• Square
• Chalk Line
• Utility Knife
• Pencil

Course Goals:

• To gain knowledge concerning the standard practices of new home construction.
• Know and understand the terminology used in building construction.
• Learn safe operation and usage of common construction equipment including power tools, ladders, and scaffold systems.
• Gain the confidence to seek employment in the construction field where you can begin to hone your skills.