This four-level program provides a comprehensive foundation in carpentry skills, covering various aspects of the craft. Level 1 focuses on basic carpentry skills, including orientation to the trade, building materials, hand and power tools, and introduction to construction drawings and specifications.
Its modules cover topics such as:
- Orientation to the Trade
- Building Materials, Fasteners, and Adhesives
- Hand and Power Tools
- Introduction to Construction Drawings, Specifications, and Layout
- Flood Systems
- Wall Systems
- Ceiling Joist and Roof Framing
- Introduction to Building Envelope Systems
- Basic Stair Layout
Length: 160 Course Hours (116 hours face-to-face / 44 hours online)
Prerequisite: NCCER Core certification.
Potential Certification: Students who successfully complete all modules in the curriculum will receive the National Center for Construction Education & Research Carpentry Level One certification.
Tuition: $2,349 Full Price; $783 FastForward WCG Price; $0 G3 Price
Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of textbook, supplies, and NCCER subscription fee.
Occupational Objective: Carpenters make up the largest building trades occupation in the industry and those with all-around skills are in high demand. Carpenters construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials.