Advanced Carpentry Certificate (AB71)

The Advanced Carpentry certificate picks up where the Carpentry Fundamentals certificate ends. This program introduces the student to the more technically advanced carpentry skills. Topics include introduction to interior finishes and trim, door and window installation, steel framing, and stair finishes. The program emphasizes a combination of carpentry theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates have the qualifications of an entry-level finish carpenter.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the Advanced Carpentry certificate program will be prepared for employment as entry-level residential or commercial carpenters. Graduates may be employed by general construction contractors or specialized trade sub-contractors.

Admissions Criteria

  • Submit a completed application and application fee;
  • Be at least 16 years of age;
  • Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
  • Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
  • Meet the following assessment requirements:
Test Reading Writing Numerical Algebra
Accuplacer 55 60 34 NA
Accuplacer (Next Gen) 224 236 229 NA
Compass 70 32 26 NA
SAT 16 15 18 NA
SAT 270 280 310 NA
ACT 14 13 14 NA
ASSET 37 38 32 NA
PSAT 16 15 18 NA
GED NA 145 145 NA
TABE 461 NA 442 NA

Advanced Carpentry Curriculum

The curriculum for the Advanced Carpentry program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any semester. To graduate, certificate-seeking students must earn a minimum of 18 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 390 contact hours and generally takes 3 semesters to complete.

Program Courses

Occupational Courses (18 Credits)

COFC 1080Construction Trades Core

4

CARP 1025Intermediate Carpentry Techniq

4

CARP 1035Advanced Carpentry Procedures

5

CARP 1055Advanced Residential Carpentry

5

Program Costs

Tuition/Fees: $2,170

Books/Supplies: $550

Liability Insurance: $10 per fiscal year

(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)