Carpenters cut, shape, fit and assemble building materials in the construction of buildings, bridges, highways, docks, and industrial plants. Carpenters today build with wood, metal, plastics, fiberglass, and styrofoam, and even composites of several materials. Following blueprints they measure , layout, and build foundations, walls, floors, ceilings and roofs. Also, carpenters remodel all kinds of structures framwork or interior trim. Carpenters use numerous hand tools like hammers, squares, chisels to name a few. Today's carpenters use pneumatic nail fasteners, advanced power saws and new laser leveling tools. Modern carpentry uses equipment and machines to lift and eliminate as much labor as possible and to make the jobsite safer.
Carpentry Course Curricula
Level One: Basic Safety, Basic Math, Introduction to Hand Tools, Introduction to Power Tools, Introduction to Blueprints, Basic Rigging, Orientation to the Trade, Wood Building Materials, Fasteners, & Adhesives, Hand & Power Tools, Floor Systems, Wall & Ceiling Framing, Roof Framing, Windows & Exterior Doors.
Level Two: Reading Plans & Elevations, Site Layout I – Distance Measurements & Leveling, Introduction to Concrete & Reinforcing Materials, Foundations & Flatwork, Concrete Forms, Reinforcing Concrete, Handling & Placing Concrete, Manufactured Forms.
Level Three: Exterior Finishing, Roofing Applications, Thermal and Moisture Protection, Stairs, Framing with Metal Studs, Drywall One: Installation, Drywall Two: Finishing, Interior Finish One: Doors, Interior Finish Two: Suspended Ceilings, Interior Finish Three: Window, Door, Floor, and Ceiling Trim, Interior Finish Four: Cabinet Installation.
Level Four: Site Layout Two: Angular Measurement, Advanced Roof Systems, Advanced Floor Systems, Advanced Wall Systems, Advanced Stair Systems, Introduction to Light Equipment, Introductory Skills for the Crew Leader.