Carpentry 1 yr.                                                  WCTC

The Carpentry Concentration focuses on careers that will build a knowledge base and technical skills in all aspects of the carpentry industry. Learners will be exposed to a broad range of construction careers and foundation knowledge including an Orientation to the Trade; Building Materials, Fasteners, and Adhesives; Hand and Power Tool Safety; Print Reading; Site Layout; Concrete Form Construction; Basic Concrete Finishing; Floor, Wall, Ceiling, and Roof Framing; Roofing Applications; Thermal and Moisture Protection; Exterior Door and window installation; Basic Stair Layout; Exterior Finish; Interior Finish; Drywall Applications; door hardware; running trim; and how to employ positive work ethics, communication, and team work skills in their careers through a simulated workplace environment.  

Required Courses: 

• 1842 Carpentry 1

• 1843 Carpentry 2

• 1844 Carpentry 3

• 1845 Carpentry 4

• 3025Embedded Credit: Transition Mathematics for Seniors 

Click HERE for Core Course Descriptions

Industry Credentials: 

• OSHA 10

• WV Welcomes

• Ramset PAT

• VSI Certified Installer Trainee

• NOCTI Workforce

Leads to careers such as: 

• Carpenter

• Construction Laborer / Framer

• Finish Carpenter

• Cabinetmaker

  (With additional college education)

• Construction Project Manager 

• Building Inspector 

• Crew Foreman

• General Contractor / Business Owner 

National Average Salary: 

• Carpenter: $55,000–$65,000

• Finish Carpenter: $60,000–$70,000

• Cabinetmaker: $50,000–$60,000

• Construction Manager: $80,000–$100,000+

West Virginia Average Salary: 

• Carpenter / Framer: $40,000–$50,000 per year

• Finish Carpenter / Cabinetmaker: $45,000–$55,000 per year

• Construction Manager / Contractor: $60,000–$70,000+ per year

Top-paying opportunities in WV:

• Residential and commercial construction companies

• Industrial maintenance and remodeling firms

• Cabinet and millwork shops
  Self-employed contracting and carpentry businesses