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:

Danny Steele,  [phone]

[e-mail]

Program Contact:

Anthony Harris, [phone]

[e-mail]

Certificate Requirements

Required Courses (1200 ch)

BCV 0003C	Introductory to Craft Skills	150 ch
BCV 0117C	Introduction to Carpentry	240 ch
BCV 0120C	Carpentry Framing & Finishing	210 ch
BCV 0121C	Rigging and Concrete	180 ch
BCV 0123C	Foundations and Forms	210 ch
BCV 0124C	Advanced Carpentry	210 ch

Total Credit Hours: 1200