Carpentry
Carpentry
Course Descriptions
Carp 20—Introduction to Carpentry (12)
This course is designed to introduce students to basic occupational information in carpentry; the care, use, operation and maintenance of hand and power tools; basic materials; and hardware and fastening materials. Safety and first aid will be stressed within each of the topics throughout the course. (24 lec/lab hrs.)
Carp 21—Basic Cabinetmaking and Millwork (3)
CoReq: Carp 20 or prior completion
This course is designed to emphasize and utilize the skills and knowledge learned in Carp 20, Basic Carpentry. Performance of hand and power tool operations, to layout cut shape, and assemble prepared parts for furniture, cabinets office equipment, and home furniture. (2 lec hrs., 3 lab hrs.)
Carp 22—Concrete Form Construction (12)
PreReq: Carp 20
This course is designed to familiarize students working with concrete. It covers the different types of concrete forms, laying out, materials and accessories, properties in concrete, leveling tools/instrument and special techniques in heavy concrete construction. (24 lec/lab hrs.)
Carp 41—Rough Framing and Exterior Finish (12)
PreReq: Carp 22
This course is designed for house construction. It involves footings and foundations, platform framing, wall and ceiling framing, roof framing and the different designs, roof coverings, and exterior sidings. Students will participate in actual construction. (24 lec/lab hrs.)
Carp 42—Finishing (12)
PreReq: Carp 20
This course covers application of wall and ceiling panels; hanging doors and windows; construction and installation of cabinets and closets; application of moldings and trims; bathroom materials and finishing hardware, window and door frame construction, and installation and application of siding and trims. (24 lec/lab hrs.)