• Engineering & Industrial Technology Career Pathway

    CONSTRUCTION CARPENTRY

    Instructor: Malcolm Roach

    CIP Code: 46.0201

  • What is it?

    This nationally recognized Residential Construction
    Academy (RCA) accredited instructional program, in
    conjunction with the National Association of Home
    Builders (NAHB) and the Home Builders Institute
    (HBI), prepares students in all phases of building
    construction including site layout, footing and
    foundation construction, framing systems, exterior
    finishes, insulation, drywall, finish carpentry and
    cabinet installations, all with emphasis on residential
    home construction.

     

    What will I do?

    Students also learn the proper use of hand and
    power tools, construction materials, estimating,
    blueprint reading, and construction safety. Students
    will work in teams and under a variety of real
    occupational conditions. Students completing this
    program will be prepared to begin entry-level
    employment in construction carpentry and related
    trade areas.

     

  • CAREER PATHWAYS

    Master Carpenter
    Rough Framer
    Finish Carpenter
    Builder
    Building Inspector
    Project Manager
    Drywall Installer & Finisher
    Construction Superintendent
    Roofing & Siding Installer
    Independent Contractor
    Construction Estimator
    Construction Manager

  • COLLEGE ADVANCED CREDITS

    Students Occupationally and Academically Ready (SOAR)

    National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS)

    AVAILABLE INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

    OSHA 10 Hour Safety

    PBA Skills Certificate

    SP/2 Construction Safety

    American Ladder Institute Safety Training

    Residential Construction Academy National Registry

     

    PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS

    Ability to adhere to strict safety regulations

    Ability to work in teams

    Ability to work in various weather conditions

    Hand-eye coordination

    Mathematics fundamentals

    Physical stamina

    Read and interpret technical material at grade level