NCCER Carpentry Technology Certificate Program

CT31 - 201714

Program Description

The Carpentry Technology certificate program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the carpentry industry. Topics include all basic carpentry skills necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a carpentry technology certificate and have the qualifications of an entry-level residential carpenter or entry-level commercial carpenter.

Program Specific Information

Students are accepted each semester based on course and space availability.

Program Length & Availability

3 Semesters

Campus Availability: Hall

Financial Aid

This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.

Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.

Admissions Requirements

Must be 16 years of age. 

High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)

ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.

Curriculum

Program-Specific Core – Total of 31 Hours

COFC 1080Construction Trades Core

4

CARP 1000Fundamental Carpentry Skills

3

CARP 1015Structural Framing I

3

CARP 1020Structural Framing II

3

CARP 1025Intermediate Carpentry Techniq

5

CARP 1035Advanced Carpentry I

5

CARP 1055Advanced Carpentry II

4

CARP 1056Advanced Commercial Carpentry

4

Occupational-Related Electives – Choose 3 Hours

CARP xxxx
Any Carpentry Course

CCMN xxxx
Any Construction Course

CMTT xxxx
Any Construction Course

Total Credit Hours: 34

Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 34 hours in the above areas

Graduation Plan

Note: For a list of which courses are part of the elective area, please see the Curriculum tab for this program.

Semester One

COFC 1080Construction Trades Core

4

CARP 1000Fundamental Carpentry Skills

3

Total Credit Hours:7

Semester Two

CARP 1015Structural Framing I

3

CARP 1020Structural Framing II

3

CARP 1035Advanced Carpentry I

5

CARP
elective

3

Total Credit Hours:14

Semester Three

Apply for Graduation

CARP 1025Intermediate Carpentry Techniq

5

CARP 1055Advanced Carpentry II

4

CARP 1056Advanced Commercial Carpentry

4

Total Credit Hours:13

Total Credit Hours: 34

This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.