Construction Techniques (Carpentry)

About the Program
This unique program consists of three majors in the construction field that run from 8-16 weeks each in duration over the course of 32 weeks. Students study and practice trade specific areas in framing, exterior, and interior finishes. Students will begin the program in the fall semester and focus on three aspects of Carpentry (framing, exterior, and interior finishes). Students must successfully complete all units in order to graduate.
The program provides students with safety training (general and specific) skills development in a number of the construction areas, and an opportunity via academic upgrading to strengthen their math and communication skills (completing their GED if required).

Program Outcomes
% Employ tools and materials appropriate to their purpose and function and in keeping with safe work practices within the residential sectors.
% Relate ethical work practices to self as a tradesperson in the construction industry.
% Solve construction industry problems by assessing the situation and applying mathematics and other problem solving tools and processes.
% Communicate effectively with a variety of customers, clients, and co-workers at the basic apprenticeship level and within the context of the particular trades sector.
% Interpret relevant codes, specifications, plans, and construction processes.
% Work in compliance with the theory and the accepted principles and practices of the construction industry trades.
% Identify the use of construction industry specific technologies for current and future applications.
% Identify the diverse post-secondary opportunities in construction trades spanning apprenticeships, academic and work options.
% Apply typical computer knowledge and skills required by business, including word-processing, electronic mail, spreadsheets, and presentation applications.