Carpentry Diploma

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The Carpentry Diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the carpentry industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of carpentry theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a carpentry diploma and have the qualifications of an entry-level residential carpenter or entry-level commercial carpenter.

Diploma Requirements

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses- Area I

Language Arts/Communication

ENGL 1010

Fundamentals of English I

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses- Area II

Social/Behavioral Sciences

PSYC 1010

Basic Psychology

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses Area III

Natural Sciences/Mathematics

MATH 1012

Foundations of Mathematics

3

Occupational Courses

COFC 1011	Overview of Building Construction Practices and Materials	3
COFC 1020	Professional Tool Use and Safety	3
COFC 1050	Construction Print Reading Fundamentals	3
CARP 1105	Floor Wall and Stair Framing	4
CARP 1110	Ceiling and Roof Framing	4
CARP 1112	Exterior Finishes and Roof Coverings	4
CARP 1114	Interior Finishes	4

Choose One of the Following

CARP 1070	Site Layout Footings and Foundations	3
CARP 1320	Site Development, Concrete Forming, and Rigging and Reinforcing	4

Suggested Guided Electives

Choose One Course (Minimum 3 Credit Hours)

COMP 1000	Introduction to Computer Literacy	3
COMP 1500	Information Literacy and Communication Skills for the Workplace	3
MGMT 1100	Principles of Management	3
WELD 1000	Introduction to Welding Technology	4

Complete One of the Following Specializations

Residential Specialization

CARP 1190	Advanced Residential Finishes and Decks	3
CARP 1340	Carpentry Internship / Practicum	3

Commercial Specialization

CARP 1310	Doors and Door Hardware	2
CARP 1340	Carpentry Internship / Practicum	3

Total Credit Hours: 41-44