Carpentry & Construction Curriculum
Year 1
Course Description: Construction
This Construction course focuses on the NCCER Learning Series Core. It addresses work-based learning opportunities, student organizations, and leadership skills. Students will demonstrate basic safety practices within the classroom shop area and within the industrial carpentry setting. They will apply construction math, use and maintain hand and power tools, and read blueprints, all the while developing communication and employability skills. This course also emphasizes an overview of construction-related trades, including carpentry. This course gives students’ real-world, hands-on practice in these areas.
Construction—Course Code: 993101
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Unit |
Unit Title |
Hours |
|
1 |
Build Your Future in Construction |
21 |
|
2 |
Basic Safety |
21 |
|
3 |
Introduction to Construction Math |
17 |
|
4 |
Hand Tools |
12 |
|
5 |
Power Tools |
12 |
|
6 |
Introduction to Construction Drawings |
12 |
|
7 |
Communication Skills |
12 |
|
8 |
Employability Skills |
12 |
|
9 |
Introduction to Materials Handling |
21 |
|
10 |
Orientation to Carpentry |
70 |
|
11 |
Building Materials and Fasteners |
14 |
|
12 |
Construction Plans and Documents |
56 |
|
Total |
|
280 |
Year 2
Course Description: Carpentry
The Carpentry course identifies the foundational skills and knowledge required for a professional carpentry career. It covers topics including selecting building materials and fasteners, interpreting construction plans and documentation, utilizing measurement and leveling tools when planning site and building layouts, and assembling floor systems. Students will follow safety procedures and will learn the importance of following verbal and written instructions effectively in on-the-job situations all while adhering to industry standards, construction building codes, and safety protocols. This course also incorporates advanced carpentry skills involving calculating framing materials needed to construct wood and steel frame wall systems. It investigates materials and processes used to construct roof frames. Students will also construct basic stair layouts and will correctly install building envelope systems.
Carpentry—Course Code: 993110
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Unit |
Unit Title |
Hours |
|
13 |
Principles of Site and Building Layout |
70 |
|
14 |
Floor Systems |
70 |
|
15 |
Wall Systems |
20 |
|
16 |
Roof Framing |
50 |
|
17 |
Basic Stair Layout |
35 |
|
18 |
Building Envelope Systems |
35 |
|
Total |
|
280 |