The Carpentry program allows students to participate in the "foundation-to-finish" experiences necessary to build a basic residential house while completing the required carpentry coursework. Students will graduate from the Carpentry program with the knowledge and experience necessary to begin employment at the entry level in the construction industry, or enter a four-year apprenticeship program. Credit may be given in the apprenticeship program for work completed at Hawai‘i Community College.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Understand and utilize math computations, formulas,and measurements required in the carpentry field.
• Understand the properties of wood, its sustainability and how it dictates the fundamental principles and procedures involved in carpentry.
• Learn and utilize safe practices concerning, personal safety, hand and power tool usage, and all aspects of fabrication/construction.
• Use appropriate tools, materials/fasteners and current building technology to complete projects.
• Practice good work ethics and quality workmanship with regard to industry standards.
• Construct projects by interpreting drawings, applying building code requirements where applicable.
• Synthesize principles, procedures and objectives using critical thinking, appropriate materials, tools/equipment and procedures to construct a residential dwelling.
• Cultivate an awareness of environmental and cultural impacts at the community and global level during planning and construction phases.

Entry Requirements

• Proficiency levels in both reading and mathematics are required to register for some or all of the Program courses:

Contact Information Hawaiʻi Community College ATE Division Construction Tech Dept. Chair 200 W. Kawili St. Hilo, HI 96720-4091 Attn: Joel Tanabe Office: (808) 934-2669