Residential Carpenter Assistant

This pathway prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to layout, cut, fabricate, erect, install, and repair wooden structures and fixtures, using hand and power tools. The pathway includes instruction in technical mathematics, framing, construction materials and selection, job estimating, blueprint reading, foundations and roughing-in, finish carpentry techniques, and applicable codes and standards. 

Introduction to Construction Technology
This course is the introduction to the construction carpentry industry. The class will emphasize safe and proper methods of operating hand tools, portable power tools, and stationary power tools in the construction industry. Content in the course should be aligned with the pathway being offered: Commercial and/or Residential

Floor and Wall Framing
The student will practice floor framing, layout, and construction of floor frames. Cutting and installing floor and wall framing members according to plans and specifications will also be practiced. Content in the course should be aligned with the pathway being offered: Commercial and/or Residential.

Ceiling and Roof Framing
This course covers roof types and combinations of roof types used in the construction industry. The emphasis of this course is on layout. Cutting and installing ceiling joists, rafters, roof sheathing, and roof coverings for both commercial and residential construction. Content in the course should be aligned with the pathway being offered--Commercial and/or Residential

Exterior and Interior Finish
This course presents basic concepts of building trim, gypsum wallboard, paneling, base, ceiling and wall molding with instruction on acoustical ceilings and insulation, wood floors, tile, inlaid adhesive and tools of the flooring trade. This course will continue to refine the techniques and skills taught in the previous carpentry courses. In this course, cost control, speed, and precision are emphasized. In addition, students will demonstrate the skills associated with the exterior finishing of a house.