Carpentry

Carpentry is part of the Construction Trades courses, taught using a nationally reorganized certification program entitled " Wheels of Learning," which encompasses twenty-six disciplines. A student who has completed any "module" in the discipline offered will be tested to determine competency and will be certified as such. This is a competency based program, allowing students to work at their own pace as suits their needs and/or abilities. Currently, five disciplines are offered to include:

Carpentry
Masonry
Plumbing
Electrical
HVAC

As a Trade Contractor

Carpenters are involved in many different kinds of construction activity. They cut, fit and assemble wood and other materials in the construction of buildings, highways, bridges, docks, industrial plants, boats, and many other structures. Their duties vary by type of employer. A carpenter employed by a special trade contractor, for example, may specialize in one or two activities, such as setting forms for concrete construction or erecting scaffolding. However, a carpenter employed by a general building contractor may perform many tasks, such as framing walls and partitions; putting in doors, windows, trim and molding, hanging kitchen cabinets; and installing paneling and tile ceilings.

Local building codes often dictate where certain materials can be used, and carpenters must know these requirements. Each carpentry task is somewhat different, but most involve the same basic steps. Working from blueprints or instructions from supervisors, carpenters first layout their work by measuring, making and arranging materials. They cut and shape wood, plastic, ceiling tile, fiberglass, or drywall. Carpenters then join the materials, in the final step, carpenters check the accuracy of their work and make any necessary adjustments.

Estimated Salary

National			North Carolina
	Per Year	Per Hour	Per Year	Per Hour
Starting Salary	$23,000	$11.00	$21,000	$10.50
Average Salary	$38,000	$18.25	$36,500	$17.75
Salary w/ experience	$70,500	$34.00	$69,500	$33.25
*Economic Research Institute (Survey of Salaries in 2004)*

Career Pathway

Carpentry I
Carpentry II
Carpentry III
Carpentry IV

Costs

Registration Fees

$175 Level I
$175 Level II
$175 Level III
$175 Level IV
$700 Total

Admission Requirements

No additional requirements for this course. Students under 18 years of age must complete a minor permission form.

For Additional Information

Contact Corporate and Continuing Education Department Monday - Thursday 8 am - 8 pm and Friday, 8 am - 5 pm at (828) 726-2242 or contact Jeff Holman, Director of Vocational and Technical Programs at (828) 726-2382 email at jholman@cccti.edu.