Description:
The Carpentry program is designed to instruct students in all types of house construction and remodeling. Students are involved in foundation layout work, house framing, and exterior and interior finish carpentry work. Students work with a variety of building and finishing materials, and become familiar with modern methods and styles of commercial and residential construction. An integral component of the curriculum involves live hands-on shop work, allowing the students to practice all phases of house construction. Major projects will include the construction of a shed and house. Students who complete the program can further their education or enter into the workforce as a framing carpenter, mill worker, finish carpenter and more.
Curriculum:
Year I:
Basic Safety (OSHA 10)
Introduction to Construction Math
Introduction to Hand Tools
Introduction to Power Tools
Introduction to Construction Drawings
Basic Communication & Employability Skills
Introduction to Material Handling
Year II:
Orientation to the Trade
Building Materials Fasteners and Adhesives
Hand and Power Tools
Introduction to Construction drawings, Specifications and Layout
Floor Systems
Wall Systems
Ceiling Joist and Roof Framing
Introduction to Building Envelope Systems
Basic Stair Layout
Roofing Applications
Exterior Finishing
Cabinetmaking and Installation (Optional)
Textbooks:
Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills Trainee Guide
Carpentry Level 1 Trainee Guide
National Standards:
National Center for Construction Education and Research
Certifications:
NCCER: National Center for Construction Education and Research
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10-Hour Safety
College Credit:
Eastern Maine Community College
BCT 103- Intro to Framing, Safety & Code Compliance
Suggested Integrated Academic Credit:
Career Prep
Math
Is This Program A Fit?
I enjoy...
‣ Working as a member of a team
‣ Working with my hands
‣ Working with people and customer service
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I am able to...
‣ Maintain Physical Endurance- sustained periods of standing and ability to move materials
‣ Pay Attention to Detail- ability to follow blueprints and building plans
‣ Perform Technical Skills- using a wide range of tools and dangerous equipment safely
‣ Work Collaboratively- work cooperatively and professionally with classmates
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I am comfortable with...
‣ Math- arithmetic skills including fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, multiplication and division
‣ Reading- interacting with technical documents
‣ STEM- science, technology, engineering, mathematics
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