Carpentry and Renovation Techniques

Program Overview

The Carpentry and Renovation Techniques program prepares students for careers in the skilled trade of carpentry and renovation. It emphasizes practical hands-on work, covering carpentry, construction, building codes, and computer-assisted drawings. The program focuses on green and sustainable building methods, and graduates can pursue careers as contractors, homebuilders, renovators, and more.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Carpentry and Renovation Techniques

Objective:

• Prepare students for careers in the skilled trade of carpentry and renovation.

Overview:

• Emphasizes practical hands-on work during construction and renovation projects.
• Students practice skills in carpentry, construction, building codes, and computer-assisted drawings.
• Focus on green and sustainable building methods.

Outline:

First Year - Semester One

• Applied Building and Construction Theory
• Building Construction Techniques 1
• Building Construction, Codes and Standards 1
• Building Methods & Materials
• Computations for Construction & Renovation
• Computer Applications /CAD 1
• Drafting Studio
• Health & Safety

First Year - Semester Two

• Basic Finishing Techniques
• Building Construction Techniques 2
• Building Construction, Codes and Standards 2
• CAD 2 Construction Renovation
• Communications-Common Core
• Residential Estimating
• Becoming a Global Changemaker

Second Year - Semester Three

• Alternative Residential Construction Techniques 1
• Basic Electrical Wiring Techniques
• Basic Welding & Metal Fabrication
• Drafting Studio 2 CAD for Construction Renovation
• New Construction & Renovation Techniques 1
• Residential Estimating 2
• General Education Elective

Second Year - Semester Four

• Alternative Residential Construction Techniques 2
• Basic Building Systems
• Basic Finishing Techniques 2
• Business & Contract Law
• Construction & Renovation Techniques 2
• Construction Management

Teaching:

• Emphasizes practical hands-on work.
• Faculty are expert builders and general contractors with industry connections.

Careers:

• Contractor
• New homebuilder
• Renovator
• General carpenter
• Home inspector
• Building inspector
• Energy efficiency and green/sustainable builder
• Fine finish carpenter
• Project coordinator, manager, or estimator
• Employers include general contractors, subcontractors, new homebuilders, woodworking shops, renovation and restoration contractors, government and municipal departments, product manufacturers, and retail outlets for building materials.