Carpentry
Carpentry (CAR) is a 48 semester hour program combining classroom theory with hands-on practice in the laboratory. Requirements for the certificate of completion include four academic courses totaling 12 semester hours and all required career technical courses. Students can also earn stackable short term certificates and industry certifications. This program is designed to help students acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to prepare for successful entry-level employment in the field of carpentry.
Awards
- Certificate
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- Cabinetmaking
- Short Term Certificate
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- Cabinetry Basics
- Floor & Wall Basics
- Framing Fundamentals
- Stairs, Molding, & Finishing
Industry Certification
National Career Readiness Credential
NCCER CORE
NCCER Carpentry Level I
OSHA 10-hr General Industry Safety/Health
Estimated Program Length
| Award | Length | Credit Hours |
| Short Term Certificate | 1 Semester | 6 |
| Short Term Certificate | 1 Semester | 9 |
| Short Term Certificate | 1 Semester | 12 |
| Certificate of Completion | 3 Semesters | 48 |
Required Program Courses
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| CAR111 | Construction Basics | 3 |
| CAR112 | Floors, Walls, and Site Preparation | 3 |
| CAR113 | Floors, Walls and Site Prep Lab | 3 |
| CAR114 | Construction Basics Lab | 3 |
| CAR121 | Introduction to Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| CAR131 | Roof and Ceiling Systems | 3 |
| CAR132 | Interior and Exterior Finishes | 3 |
| CAR133 | Roof and Ceiling Systems Lab | 3 |
| CAR203 | Special Projects in Carpentry | 3 |
| CAR214 | Introduction to Cabinetry | 3 |
| CAR224 | Floor, Wall and Ceiling Specialties | 3 |
| CAR228 | Stairs, Molding and Trim | 3 |
Required Academic Courses
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| DPT100 | Introductory Computer Skills I | 3 |
| ENG100 | Vocational Technical English | 3 |
| MAH101 | Introductory Mathematics I | 3 |
| SPC103 | Oral Communication Skills | 3 |
Elective Courses
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| CAR22 | Concrete and Forming | 3 |
| CAR123 | Concrete and Forming Lab | 3 |
| ORT100 | Orientation to the College | 1 |
| WKO110 | NCCER CORE | 3 |
Electives may be offered to meet a student’s personal educational goals or for instructional purposes.
Program Contact
Mr. Eddie Lucas, Instructor
Main Campus
334-514-3582
This is a “Live Work” program.
Occupational Data*
Carpenters construct, repair, and install building frameworks and structures made from wood and other materials. Their median annual wage was $45,170 in May 2017. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of carpenters is expected to grow eight percent from 2016 to 2026, as fast as the average for all occupations. Increased levels of new homebuilding and remodeling activity will result in more jobs.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook
