Carpentry (CARP)

See explanation under the heading of Special Studies.

This course provides an overview of the tools, materials, and safety practices currently used in the industry. The safe use, care, and maintenance of hand tools and power tools are emphasized.

This is an introductory course in carpentry technology. Students will develop basic carpentry skills required by the industry. This course will cover the use, safety, and maintenance of hand and power tools, identification and application of materials, assembly methods, and basic material takeoff.

This course focuses on the theory of concrete form construction. Topics include the study of concrete and concrete products, and the differences between concrete and cement. Students will study on the job site safety, and the safety hazards associated with working with concrete and cement.

This course covers the theory and practice of concrete form construction, including forms for slab on grade, continuous footings, spot footings, stairs, and how to calculate the amount of concrete needed to complete a project. Other topics include: Laying out a building using the 3-4-5 method and a transit level, shooting elevations with a builders level, and how to convert various units of measurements. Safety practices in form construction are stressed.

This course covers theories on home construction. It includes the techniques and skills applicable to measurements, building materials, finishes, and safety.

This course studies the theories, practices, and job safety requirements related to the construction of a home's exterior. It includes the construction layout of interior and exterior stairs, truss design and layout, and the quantity and cost estimation of materials.

In this course, students are introduced to the basic concepts of finishing interior surfaces of a home. Students will learn the types of finishes appropriate to various living spaces of their home, how to measure and calculate the square footage of the different rooms of their home, and how to draw to scale various interior wall sections of their homes.

In this course, students will learn how to install various interior products in a home. This includes sheetrock, flooring, interior doors, interior door and window trim, baseboards, and other related finishes. Students will be able to calculate the amount of various products needed to complete a home.