Residential Construction | Wood Technology Programs

Program Overview

Seattle Central College's Residential Construction program equips students with hands-on skills in residential construction, including carpentry, finishing, and tool usage. Designed for both beginners and experienced professionals, the program prepares students for the NOCTI Carpentry Basic Certification exam and potential careers as carpenters, construction workers, and project managers. Offered one evening per week and a few Saturdays each quarter for three quarters, the program utilizes a combination of lectures, discussions, and practical demonstrations.

Program Outline

• Objectives: Equip students with foundational construction skills, carpentry expertise, experience with tools and materials, and interior and exterior finishing skills.
Prepare students to take the NOCTI Carpentry Basic Certification exam.
• Target Audience: Open to both individuals with no prior construction experience and those currently working in the field who want to advance their careers.

Outline:

• Delivery format: Offered one evening per week and a few Saturdays each quarter for three quarters.
• Content: The program covers a wide range of topics, including:
• Foundational construction skills
• Carpentry skills
• Interior and exterior finishing
• Tools and materials

Assessment:

• Methods: The program utilizes various assessment methods, including:
• Written materials
• Lecture and discussion
• Practical demonstrations
• NOCTI Carpentry Basic Certification exam

Teaching:

• Teaching methods: The program utilizes a combination of teaching methods:
• Lectures
• Discussions
• Hands-on activities
• Practical demonstrations

Careers:

• Potential career paths: Graduates of the program can pursue various career paths in residential construction, including:
• Carpenter
• Construction worker
• Framer
• Finisher
• Project manager

Other:

• Learning Outcomes: The program aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for gainful employment and advancement in residential construction.
• Duration: The program spans three quarters.