PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion, students are prepared to:
- 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.
- Proficiency levels in reading, writing and/or mathematics are required to register for some or all of the Program courses:
SUBJECT AREA | MINIMUM PLACEMENT INTO COURSE |
---|---|
Mathematics | Math 22 or QM 120T |
Reading | Eng 21 or ESL 21 |
- Darryl Vierra
Carpentry
Phone: 934-2669
Email: darrylj@hawaii.edu
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at Hawai‘i CC are an integral part of the local community and reflect its day-to-day life. Close cooperation among the faculty, employers, and employees in the community is maintained. One of the most effective formal means of providing for this type of cooperation is the Program Advisory Council. These groups advise their respective programs of training needs and new developments in the field. Councils include employers, alumni, and others knowledgeable about the field.
Carpentry Program Advisory Council:
- Dean Au, Business Agent, Carpenter’s Union Local 745
- Brian Brokaw, Operation Manager, HPM
- Mike Gillette, Owner, Gillette Construction
- Raymond Kaaihue, Conctractor Sales, HPM
- Keola Kiyuna, Owner, Keola Kiyuna Construction
- Nathan Osorio, Building Inspector, Department of Public Works, County of Hawai‘i
- Russell Rapoza, Teacher, Kea‘au High School
- Sharon Sakamoto, Project Engineer, Isemoto Contracting Co., Ltd.
- Craig Takamine, General Contractor, Takamine Construction