Construction Technology Finish Carpentry Certificate of Completion
Program Overview
The Construction Technology Finish Carpentry Certificate of Completion program equips students with the knowledge and skills to install doors, windows, cabinets, counter tops, moldings, and trims. The program covers various aspects of interior carpentry, including safety protocols, construction math concepts, and practical lab or project site experience. Graduates are prepared for entry-level careers as finish carpenters, cabinet installers, trim carpenters, or construction laborers.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Program Overview:
The Construction Technology Finish Carpentry Certificate of Completion provides students with a comprehensive understanding of interior carpentry and the practical techniques used to install doors, windows, cabinets, counter tops, moldings, and trims. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for an entry-level career in the construction industry or to pursue further education in related fields.
Objectives:
- Understand the fundamentals of doors and door jambs, manufactured pre-hung doors, windows and window trim, classes and sizes of interior cabinets, moldings and mitered corners, coping cuts, and construction trims.
- Develop practical skills in installing doors, windows, cabinets, counter tops, and moldings and trims.
- Gain knowledge of construction vocabulary and techniques.
- Participate in practical lab or actual project site under the supervision of trade professionals.
Program Description:
The Construction Technology Finish Carpentry Certificate of Completion program covers various aspects of interior carpentry, including:
- Doors and Windows: Students learn about different types of doors and windows, their components, and installation techniques.
- Cabinets: This module covers the types and sizes of interior cabinets, as well as the variety of manufactured cabinet solutions available.
- Moldings and Trims: Students develop skills in installing moldings and trims, including mitered corners and coping cuts.
- Construction Safety: This module focuses on safety protocols and regulations in the construction industry.
- Construction Math Concepts: Students learn essential math concepts used in construction, including measurements, calculations, and conversions.
Outline:
Course List:
- ACT 320: Construction Safety
- ACT 320B: Construction Math Concepts
- ACT 328: Finish Carpentry Fundamentals
- ACT 328A: Finish Carpentry - Doors and Windows Lab
- ACT 328B: Finish Carpentry - Moldings and Trims Lab
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
- Finish Carpenter
- Cabinet Installer
- Trim Carpenter
- Construction Laborer
Opportunities and Outcomes:
- Entry-level employment in the construction industry
- Advancement opportunities with further training or education
- Potential for self-employment or starting a small business