Technical Studies in Carpentry, AAS

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Career and Technical Studies
Degree
Associate of Applied Science
Length
Four Semesters
Purpose

The Associate of Applied Science Technical Studies in Carpentry program is designed to teach the technical skills needed for employment in the construction field. This degree is a G3 program containing stackable certifications. Level I and II certifications are based on the current Virginia adoption of the International Building Code (IRC).

Occupational Objectives
  • Contractor (Home Improvement Contractor HIC) 
  • Entry Level Carpenter 
  • Entry Level Building Framer
Requirements

In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Associate of Applied Science Technical Studies in Carpentry requires competency in English and Math – MDE 10 as demonstrated through direct enrollment and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required EDE and/or MDE units or the equivalent. The following list is a suggested sequence in which students may plan their class schedules to ensure graduation in two years.

First Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
BLD 105
Shop Practices and Procedures
 2 3 3
BLD 110
Introduction to Construction
 3 0 3
BLD 131
Carpentry Framing I
 3 4 5
BLD 132
Carpentry Framing II
 3 4 5
BLD 199
Supervised Study in Carpentry
 1 2 3
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 12 13 19  

Second Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
BLD 111
Blueprint Reading and the Building Code
 2 2 3
BLD 133
Carpentry Framing III
 3 4 5
BLD 134
Carpentry Framing IV
 3 4 5
BLD 200
Sustainable Construction
 2 0 2
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 10 10 15  

Third Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
BLD 101
Construction Management I
 3 0 3
BLD 115
Building Codes
 3 0 3
BLD 122
Green Building Practices
 1 0 1
ELE Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 3
ELE Content Knowledge Elective 3 3
ENG 111
College Composition I
 3 0 3
SDV 100
College Success Skills
 1 0 1
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 17 0 17  

Fourth Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
BLD 290
Coordinated Internship - BLD 290
 3
BLD 298
Seminar and Project - BLD 298
 3 3 Credits
ELE Humanities Elective 3 3
ENG 113
Technical-Professional Writing
 3 0 3
ITE 152
Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications
 3 0 3
MTH 111
Basic Technical Math
 3 0 3
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 15 0 18  

Summer Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
BLD 190 -or- BLD 198 Coordinated Internship -or- Seminar and Project 3 3
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 3 0 3