Carpentry

Students prepare for entry-level employment in the construction industry, filling positions such as carpenter, framer, concrete worker, and interior and exterior finisher. Off-campus building and remodeling projects provide opportunities for extensive practical training, giving students valuable experience in the trade, from estimating construction projects through all phases of construction. This is a pre-apprenticeship program for the South Puget Sound Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee.

For program costs and fees refer to the catalog TUITION AND FEES PAGE.

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Estimate materials and labor necessary to complete a building project
  • Identify, select and supervise application of construction materials
  • Demonstrate sustainable building practices and material application
  • Interpret basic designs and apply sound construction principles
  • Interpret and apply codes, regulations and contract documents
  • Select and maintain construction site tools and equipment
  • Draw, read and interpret drawings and specifications
  • Apply the required safety standards in construction
  • Plan, coordinate, schedule and control projects
  • Use hand and power tools safely and efficiently
  • Interpret technical information from blueprints
  • Work as a productive carpentry team member
  • Survey and investigate construction sites
  • Take off quantities and estimate costs
  • Perform general carpentry skills
CIP Code
46.0201

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