Carpentry
Course Descriptions
PreReq: Eng 20R or Esl 9 or “B” or better in Eng 51 or placement in Eng 21; and Math 1ABCD or placement in Math 22 or placement
in Math 50
CoReq: Carp 21A
Students will learn and practice shop safety and the safe use, care and maintenance of hand tools. Identification of basic construction materials and fasteners, adherence to good work ethics, quality workmanship and customer satisfaction is also emphasized. (6 lec/lab hrs.
Carp 21A—Basic Carpentry II (9)
PreReq: Eng 20R or Esl 9 or “B” or better in Eng 51 or placement in Eng 21; and Math 1ABCD or placement in Math 22 or placement
in Math 50
CoReq: Carp 20A or prior completion
Students will develop basic carpentry skills required by industry. Coversthe use, safety and maintenance of hand and power tools, identification and application of materials, joint construction and layout techniques. Lab work involves practice and construction of basic woodworking projects with emphasis placed on safety, good work ethics, conservation, accuracy, and overall craft professionalism. (18 lec/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.)