CAS in Carpentry
The one-year Carpentry certificate of applied science teaches students the theoretical and technical applications of carpentry within the construction trades industry. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training, students will learn fundamentals and advanced skills including job safety, rough framing, blueprint reading, and finishing.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Explain the relevance of carpentry within the construction trades. Summarize the technical and non-technical skills necessary for working in the industry.
- Summarize safety rules and regulations in accordance with construction industry standards; demonstrate knowledge in hands-on environments.
- Perform basic math as required for carpentry.
- Translate construction technology theory as it applies to site preparation, foundations and rough framing.
- Interpret and explain blueprint plans, including symbols, abbreviations and legends found within construction documents. Utilize documents to estimate construction costs.
- Identify and paraphrase the applications of common building materials, fasteners and adhesives.
- Recognize terminology, definitions and vocabulary regularly used in Construction Trades.
- Describe and demonstrate proper use of hand and power tools.
- Describe and construct a wooden floor assembly, interior and exterior wall assembly and basic roof system.
- Explain and analyze techniques used for proper placement and curing of concrete.
| Year 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Spring | |
| CSTN 100 - Fundamentals of Construction Technology | 3 | |
| CSTN 105 - Introduction to Woodworking | 3 | |
| CSTN 120 - Carpentry Basics and Rough-In Framing | 4 | |
| CSTN 122 - Beginning Carpentry Lab | 4 | |
| OSH 110 - OSHA 10 Safety Training for Construction Trades | 1 | |
| M 111 - Technical Mathematics | 3 | |
| CSTN 148 - Blueprints, Codes, and Estimating | 3 | |
| CSTN 220 - Interior Finish Lab | 4 | |
| CSTN 160 - Construction Concepts and Building Lab | 3 | |
| CSTN 101 - Introduction to Concrete | 1 | |
| CSTN 171 - Site Prep, Foundations and Concrete Installation | 3 | |
| COMX 106 - Communicating in a Dynamic Workplace | 3 | |
| Year Total: | 18 | 17 |
| Total Program Credits: | 35 | |