The Vocational Education Department offers a Certificate of Completion in Carpentry. The One year certificate program exposes students to the knowledge and skills relating to the construction industry, with a focus on carpentry. Among major topics to be covered are blueprint reading, building construction (footing and foundation, floors, walls, ceiling, and roof framing/finishing) construction materials, tools, and safety.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon graduation a student will
- Demonstrate basic construction fundamentals
- Demonstrate basic framing and finishing fundamentals
- Practice construction safety precautions
- Identify and use basic hand tools and power tools
- Read and interpret plans and drawings
- Perform basic masonry/concrete work
- Demonstrate and practice essential employability skills
Program Requirements
| I. General Core Requirements | 10 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
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VCARP 050 |
English for Specific Purposes Vocational Education I |
1.5 Credits |
|
VCARP 051 |
English for Specific Purposes Vocational Education II |
3 Credits |
|
VCARP 060 |
Math for Construction I |
1.5 credits |
|
VCARP 061 |
Math for Construction II |
4 credits |
|
II. Carpentry Requirements |
31 Credits |
|
|
VCARP 101 |
Introduction to Construction |
3 Credits |
|
VCARP 102 |
Construction Safety: Tools and Equipment |
3 Credits |
|
VCARP 103 |
Blueprint Reading for Construction |
3 Credits |
|
VCARP 104 |
Footing and Foundation |
3 Credits |
|
VCARP 105 |
Interior Finishing and Cabinet Making |
3 Credits |
|
VCARP 201 |
Roof Framing and Exterior Finishing |
3 Credits |
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VCARP 202 |
Floor, Wall, and Ceiling Framing |
3 credits |
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VCARP 210 |
Carpentry Internship |
10 credits |
|
Total Credits Required for Graduation |
41 Credits |
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