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CERTIFICATE IN
CARPENTRY
Carpentry is one of the basic trades in the construction field. Students
will be introduced to the techniques and methodology of component construction
involving cabinets, interior finishing and form construction.
A. General Education Requirements
Students must demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, understanding,
and speaking English as indicated by one of the following:
• Test out of the English Placement Test, or
• Satisfactory completion of EN100 courses, or
• Satisfactory progress during enrollment in EN100 courses as evidenced
by grades of "Z."
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COURSE
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CREDITS
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| MA106 |
Construction Geometry |
4
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Total General Education Requirements
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4
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B. Technical Requirements
| COURSE# |
COURSE
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CREDITS
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| SP153 |
Industrial Safety |
3
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| AE103 |
Basic Blueprint Reading |
3
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| AE138 |
Building Codes, Specifications & Const Mgmt |
3
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| CE215 |
Construction Procedures* |
3
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| CT153 |
Introduction to Carpentry |
3
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| CT163 |
Concrete Form Construction* |
3
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| CT173 |
Rough Framing & Ext. Finishing* |
3
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| CT174 |
Columns, Beams, Walls and Partitions Construction* |
3
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| CT183 |
Finishing & Trim Finishing* |
3
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| CT193 |
Cabinet Making & Millwork* |
3
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| *CT198 |
Co-Op/Work-Learn may be substituted for these courses.
See Construction Trades department chairperson. |
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Total Technical Requirements
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30
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Total Credits Required
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34
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Course Descriptions
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| MA106 |
CONSTRUCTION GEOMETRY (3)
This course is designed to provide students with basic geometric and
trigonometric skills needed in selected technical programs and is a continuation
of MA105. Topics of study include Basic Plan Geometry and Basic Trigonometry
and their application to the world around us. Prerequisite: Placement test
or MA105. |
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| SP153 |
INDUSTRIAL SAFETY (3)
This course develops safe working concepts and habits for the prevention
of accidents resulting in personnel injury and damage to building facilities
and equipment. Also stressed are the requirements of federal and local
legislation for personnel and equipment safety. |
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| AE103 |
BASIC BLUEPRINT READING (3)
Basic principles of blueprint reading and shop sketching, including
a study of drafting principles and concepts and all the related technical
information necessary to interpret a drawing. Trade terminology and shop
and field practices are defined and applied in operation notes, which appear
on drawings. |
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| AE138 |
BUILDING CODES, SPECIFICATIONS & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (3)
An interpretation and study of local and national building codes and
standards, construction documents and office organization. This course
will be of value to anyone who plans to enter, or is presently working
the field of construction. Prerequisite: EN100 |
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| CE215 |
CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES (3)
A study of construction organization, building codes, foundations, construction
materials, methods and techniques of cast-in-place reinforced concrete,
precast and prestressed concrete, steel and masonry construction, wood
and plastics, thermal and moisture protection and building equipment. |
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| CT153 |
INTRODUCTION TO CARPENTRY (3)
This introductory course is designed to familiarize students with the
use, care, safe operations and maintenance of hand and power tools; to
develop their skills in the use, care, and safe handling of supplies and
materials; and to provide them with occupational information about carpentry. |
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| CT163 |
CONCRETE FORM CONSTRUCTION (3)
This is a course in the materials and methods of concrete form construction
for residential and industrial buildings. Students will be instructed in
the care, use and maintenance of leveling and sighting instruments and
construction terms. Prerequisite: CT153. |
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| CT173 |
ROUGH FRAMING & EXTERIOR FINISHING (3)
This course concentrates on basic structure construction. Included is
footing and foundation, sill, floor, wall partition, roof framing, and
door and window framing. Prerequisite: CT153. |
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| CT174 |
COLUMNS, BEAMS, WALLS AND PARTITIONS CONSTRUCTION (3)
This course prepares the student in the construction techniques and
practices of concrete beam, column, wall and partition construction; types,
kinds, planning, design, and purpose. Prerequisite: CT153. |
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| CT183 |
FINISHING (3)
This course is designed to help students know and understand the use,
methods, and materials needed in finishing a residential house. The course
covers the installation of wall and ceiling panels, hanging windows and
doors, construction of cabinets and closets, application of molds and trims,
bathroom materials and finishing hardware. Prerequisite: CT153. |
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| CT193 |
CABINET MAKING AND MILLWORK (3)
Fabrication and installation of custom and factory built cabinets and
millwork. Prerequisite: CT153 |
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