Carpentry

Do you take pride in building something yourself? Experience the satisfaction of learning to read blueprints. Safely use power tools, create projects from wood, and acquire the skills for the American dream of building a home. Enroll in the Carpentry program at FMTC to train for a career that lasts a lifetime! This program prepares students for National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification.

If you like to work with your hands and build things of all shapes and sizes, this may be your dream job! Carpenters nail, screw, saw, measure, glue and plan the construction of the wooden structures in, on and with which we live. From houses to decks to tables and chairs, carpenters construct and create structures in wood. They work alone and in teams and often have large and small projects in progress at the same time. They use math to determine the optimum material for a given construction plan. They use artistry to consider the most attractive color, grain and texture of any project’s raw wood material. Some work with architects and some create their own architectural plans, requiring a thorough understanding of and comfort with geometry and physics.

The purpose of the Carpentry program is to prepare students for employment as construction carpenters. This program prepares students to enter the construction field as beginning carpenters. Classroom and laboratory experiences concerned with all phases of construction carpentry are provided. Included is training in layout, fabrication assembly, installation, and repair of structural units. Emphasis is placed on care and use of tools, equipment, and materials. Content also includes blueprint reading; floor, wall, and roof framing; and installation of siding, shingles, drywall, windows, and doors. Other essentials are applied mathematics, materials estimating, and building code interpretation. Laboratory activities are an integral part of this program. The tools, equipment, materials, and processes used in this laboratory are similar to those used in industry.

The following table illustrates the program structure:

Course #

OCP

Course Name

Hours

BCV0112

Introduction to Carpentry

150

BCV0122

Rough Framing Carpentry

450

BCV0125

Finish Trim Carpentry

450

BCV0123

Foundation and Form Carpentry

150

TOTAL HOURS

1200

Hours

1200 hours. Approximately 11 months.
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cost

Approximately $5,942
Carpentry Fee Sheet 2425

What You’ll Learn

Shop safety skills
Carpentry estimating
Carpentry mathematics
Blueprint reading
Use and care of tools and equipment
Constructional materials and framework
Site layout
Rough framing – wall, floors, and roofing
Interior and exterior trim
Stair construction
Employability skills

Career Ready Skills

Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee.
Apply appropriate academic and technical skills.
Attend to personal health and financial well-being.
Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason.
Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions.
Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
Employ valid and reliable research strategies.
Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management.
Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals.
Use technology to enhance productivity.
Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence.

Industry Certifications

National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

Core
Carpentry Level 1

Course Projects

4′ x 6′ project frame house, floor, wall, and roof
Exterior siding
Drywall
Stairs
Interior trim
Soffit/fascia
Roofing

Employment Opportunities

Students who complete this course can expect to earn a starting salary of $14+ per hour in the following industries (Actual wages vary according to education, experience, and certifications.)