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Career & Technical Studies : Construction Technology - Carpentry

Diploma: Construction Technology -- Carpentry Specialization

Length: Five semesters

Purpose: A shortage of qualified workers in carpentry has created the need for trained personnel in the construction industry. The Diploma program is designed for those individuals seeking employment in carpentry or the construction industry. The program is offered primarily in the evening.

Occupational Objectives

Admission Requirements

Proficiency in English and math. (COMPASS or ASSET tests will be administered to determine math and English course placements); MTH 02.

Suggested Course Sequence

First Semester

 

 

Lect.
Hrs

Lab
Hrs.

Course
Credit

BLD 110

Introduction to Construction

3

0

3

BLD 111

Blueprint Reading and Building Code

2

2

3

BLD 135

Building Construction Carpentry

3

0

3

MTH 103

Applied Technical Mathematics I

3

0

3

SDV 100

College Success Skills

1

0

1

 

Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester

12

2

13

Second Semester

 

 

Lect.
Hrs

Lab
Hrs.

Course
Credit

BLD 105

Shop Practices and Procedures

2

3

3

BLD 231

Construction Estimating I

3

0

3

DRF 231

Computer Aided Drafting

2

3

3

Elective1

Core Elective

3

0

3

ITE 115

Introduction to Computer Applications & Concepts

3

0

3

 

Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester

13

6

15

Summer Semester

 

 

Lect.
Hrs

Lab
Hrs.

Course
Credit

BLD 190 or 197

Cooperative Education

0

3

3

 

Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester

0

3

3

Third Semester

 

 

Lect.
Hrs

Lab
Hrs.

Course
Credit

BLD 103

Principles of Residential Building Inspection

2

2

3

BLD 101

Construction Management I

3

0

3

BLD 131

Carpentry Framing I

3

4

5

Elective1

Core Elective

3

0

3

ENG 137

Communication Processes I

3

0

3

 

Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester

14

6

17

Fourth Semester

 

 

Lect.
Hrs

Lab
Hrs.

Course
Credit

BLD 132

Carpentry Framing II

3

4

5

BLD 133

Carpentry Framing III

3

4

5

BLD 290

Cooperative Education

0

3

3

 

Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester

6

11

13

Total Minimum Credits Required for this Curriculum: 61

1Consult your faculty advisor to select core electives

 

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