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Carpentry Technology

 
 
Carpentry Technology
(CIP Code 46.0201)
 

Instructor: Mr. Wolff (North)

Instructor: Mr. Kintzel (South)

An instructional program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to lay out, fabricate, erect, install and repair structures and fixtures using hand and power tools. This program includes instruction in common systems of framing, construction materials, estimating, blueprint reading and finish carpentry techniques.

 Programs of Study
Level I
Safety/Occupational Orientation
Hand Tools Safety/Usage
Measuring/Calculating Materials 
Power Tools Safety/Usage
Blueprint Reading
 Hours
40
60
20
80
40
Level II
Hand Tools Safety/Usage 
Blueprint Reading 
Power Tools Safety/Usage 
Site Prep Layout
Footings & Foundations
Framing—Floor Construction
Framing—Wall Construction
Framing—Roof Construction
 
 Hours
10
10
20
50
80
80
70
40
Level III
Hand Tools Safety/Usage
Power Tools Safety/Usage
Blueprint Reading
Framing—Roof Construction 
Exterior Finishing
Interior Finishing
 
 Hours
10
23
10
40
135
142
Level IV
Hand Tools Safety/Usage
Power Tools Safety/Usage
Blueprint Reading
Interior Finishing
Cabinets
Fences/Decks
Estimation/Job Pricing
Hours
10
23
30
20
100
80
97

 

Career Pathways

Industry Certifications

  • National Association of Home Builders Certification
  • NOCTI Certification - Carpentry (*National College Credit Recommendation Service)
  • Hilti Power Actuated Operator’s License 
  • OSHA 10

PA BUREAU OF CTE SOAR PROGRAMS

To find out what postsecondary (college) programs articulate skills and tasks from this Carpentry program via the Students Occupationally and Academically Ready (SOAR) program, click here and enter this information:

  • Select Program of Study: Carpentry/Carpenter
  • CIP Code: 46.0201
  • Select your year of Graduation

 

Program Requirements/Costs (approximate)

3” 3 Ring Binder.......................................$10.00
25’ Tape Measure....................................$12.00
6’ Folding Ruler........................................$15.00
Builder’s Calculator..........(Optional)..........$50.00
Carpenter Pencils.....................................$5.00
Carpenter’s Tool Belt......(Optional)...........$20.00

 

 

 Program Entrance Recommendations

  • Ability to work independently and as a team
  • Basic computer skills
  • Be able to climb, lift, bend and stand for prolonged periods of time
  • Demonstrate responsibility & safety on a job site
  • Geometry/Algebra I
  • Reading at grade level
   

 

Introduction Video