Construction Trades - Carpentry

Construction Trades: Carpentry

Program Length: 2 Years
Program Instructor: Mr. David Marsteller
 
Program Description
This program prepares students for employment in the construction trades. Students will develop skills in safety, tool use, material selection, and construction techniques. Instruction is based upon local building codes. Students will build a house in a nearby subdivision as part of their laboratory experience. The Construction Trades programs are accredited by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). Students who complete this program will receive one year of credit toward a four-year apprenticeship program.
Major Topics Introduced in the Course:
  • Reading Blueprints
  • Cost Estimation
  • Site Layout
  • Framing Wood Structures
  • Roofing and Siding
  • Insulation
  • Drywall Hanging
  • Finish Trim
  • Working with Concrete
  • Door & Window Insulation
Program Highlights:
  • Construction techniques learned through “Hands On” training
  • Majority of Lab work performed off campus at real  building site
  • Employability skills enhanced through rigorous training
Job Possibilities:
  • Residential and Commercial Carpenter
  • Roofing and Siding installer
  • Finish and Trim Carpenter
  • Drywall installer/Finisher
  • Concrete forming and finishing
  • Sales representative
Job Possibilities with further Education
  • Construction Manager/Supervisor
  • Architect
  • Estimator
  • Contractor/Builder
Post-Secondary Options
Graduates of this program may enroll in 2-year technical programs in construction management or business technologies. 
Students can gain experience by working at a job in the field with pay while still in high school through the School-To-Work Program.
Students are members of Skills-USA, the nation’s largest career-technical student organization.
College Partnerships/Articulation Agreements:
  • Columbus State Community College
  • Hocking College
Certifications Available:
  • NCCER Apprenticeship
Club/Organizations/Competitions:
  • Skills USA
    • regional, state and national competitions
Academic Preparation Needed Before Entering Program:
  • Junior status in High School
Personality Traits to work in this field:
  • Enjoy working outdoors
  • Enjoy working with hands
  • Good physical condition
  • Enjoy job satisfaction through accomplishment
Other Information:
  • Median hourly wages of carpenters were $16.44 per hour in 2002. The highest 10% earned more than $28 per hour.
                Source: US Department of Labor 2004