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Program Title:

Residential Building Technology

Award Type:

Diploma

Award Name, Number and Location:

Residential Building Technology (BP/EP)

Award Description:

Carpenters construct, install, erect and repair structures to comply with all existing codes and in a manner that exhibits skill and craftsmanship. They read blueprints, sketches and specifications for information pertaining to dimensions, types of materials required and standards of work. Carpenters work with a variety of hand tools, power tools and equipment. They work in a variety of physically demanding situations including weather extremes, heights and enclosed areas. A carpenter may be skilled in framing, interior and exterior finishing, forming and/or remodeling of residential and commercial buildings.

Career Opportunities:

A person who has carpenter training may be an all around carpenter or may specialize in areas such as framer, interior finisher, sider, shingler, drywall installer, acoustical ceiling installer, maintenance carpenter, millwright, bridge builder or prefabrication production builder. A carpenter may advance to the position of crew supervisor or job superintendent. Carpenters may go into business for themselves and become contractors for new construction or remodeling work. They may also go into related fields of work such as sales, lumber yard management, building inspection or factory representative.

Technical Studies Required:

26 Credits

CARP1111	Floor and Wall Framing	5
CARP1140	Engineered Roof Systems	2
CARP1180	Stair Framing	2
CARP1210	Residential Roof Coverings	1
CARP1220	Siding	2
CARP1230	Cornice	1
CARP1511	Insulation and Drywall	3
CARP1710	Stair Finishing	2
CARP1720	Interior Trim	4
CARP1810	Residential Blueprint Reading	1
CARP1820	Residential Estimating	2
CARP1830	Building Code	1

General Education Required:

4 Credits

COMM1040	Job Seeking Skills	2
MATH1000	Prealgebra	2

General Education Electives:

0 Credits

Technical Studies Electives:

6 Credits

CARP1100	Introduction to Residential Construction	1
CARP1130	Additions and Retrofit	2
CARP1150	Rafter Framing	3
CARP1190	Deck Construction	1
CARP1420	Concrete Stairs, Walks and Drives	1
CARP1430	Install Concrete Slabs	1
CARP1760	Cabinet Making	3
CARP1840	Energy Efficient Construction	1
CARP1850	Introduction to Computer Assisted Drawing	1
CARP1900	Specialized Lab	1-4

Total DiplomaCredits 36

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