Carpentry Diploma
CA22
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
Basic Skills (General Core) Courses- Area II
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Basic Skills (General Core) Courses Area III
Natural Sciences/Mathematics
Occupational Courses
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 |
| or | |
| CMTT 1120 | Construction Planning Scheduling and Contracts | 3 |
Commercial Specialization
| CARP 1310 | Doors and Door Hardware | 2 |
| CARP 1340 | Carpentry Internship / Practicum | 3 |
| or | |
| CMTT 1120 | Construction Planning Scheduling and Contracts | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 41-44