Carpentry Career and Technical Certificate (CARP-VC)

This three semester program prepares students for a career in the carpentry trade by focusing on broad, transferable skills that stress both theory and hands on training. Carpenters make up the largest building trades occupation in the industry and those with all-around skills are in high demand. Carpenters are involved in many different kinds of construction activities, from building highways and bridges to installing kitchen cabinets. Carpenters construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials. This program teaches essential carpentry skills and offers on-the-job training, which can help you build on your proficiency and future earnings potential and the opportunity to be your own boss. This four-level curriculum covers content leading to certification by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). Basic entry-level skills in math, reading, and language must be attained in order to complete this program. Students wishing to enter this program of study should be advised by the instructor or program manager prior to enrollment in these courses.

Department Head:

Vacant

Program Contact:

Anthony B. Grahame, (850) 475-4875

agrahame@pensacolastate.edu


Certificate Requirements

Required Courses (1200 ch)

BCV 0003CIntroductory to Craft Skills

150 ch

BCV 0117CIntroduction to Carpentry

240 ch

BCV 0120CCarpentry Framing & Finishing

210 ch

BCV 0121CRigging and Concrete

180 ch

BCV 0123CFoundations and Forms

210 ch

BCV 0124CAdvanced Carpentry

210 ch

Total Credit Hours: 1200

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