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Carpentry
Carpenters perform a
variety of duties in the construction field. This
course introduces students to basic building
techniques used in residential construction.
Applicants for this course must have completed ninth
grade. Throughout this three year program, students
learn the basic safety rules of carpentry and the
proper use and care of tools and equipment. They
learn how to choose the proper building materials
and fasteners and to follow a blueprint. Students
experience design, layout and the actual building of
a residential structure from the foundation to the
roof. Other areas of instruction include hand and
power tools, material handling and related computer
applications.
INTRODUCTION TO
CONSTRUCTION - 1cr
Job responsibilities, duties and physical
requirements of the carpentry trade. Local
employment opportunities and a review of the
occupational outlook statistics.
FUNDAMENTALS OF CARPENTRY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT - 1cr
Identification, safety, use and maintenance of
hand tools and equipment.
PRINCIPLES OF BUILDING MATERIALS 1cr
Identification, selection, estimation, handling,
and disposal of building materials used in
residential construction.
POWER TOOL APPLICATION - 1cr
Selection and safe operation of electric,
pneumatic and power actuated tools such as routers,
circular saws, coil nailers and nail guns.
SITE PREPARATION & FOUNDATION
CONSTRUCTION
- 1cr
Introduction to building layout terminology and
calculations using leveling instruments, and
building lines by batter board construction.
RESIDENTIAL FRAMING I - 1cr
Framing principles of residential construction
through instruction of estimating, layout, cutting
and assembly of floors, walls and roof framing.
Advanced principles of residential framing includes
deck construction and advanced complex framing
situations such as intersecting roof framing.
EXTERIOR FINISHING -
1cr
Selection, estimation and installation of windows,
exterior doors, vinyl siding and roofing materials.
INTERIOR FINISHING - 1cr
Principles and methods of interior finish
carpentry such as molding, door installations and
sheetrock applications.
STAIR CONSTRUCTION - 1cr
Calculate, layout and build a stair system
according to building codes. Installation methods
for treads, risers and balustrade.
ELECTIVES
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION -.5cr
PC software programs including estimating and
structure design. Use of spreadsheets in preparation
of job bids.
MASONRY CONSTRUCTION APPLICATIONS - .5cr
An introduction to masonry methods and
construction practices related to concrete block
foundations and concrete flatwork.
CABINETS & BUILT-INS - .5cr
Planning, designing, construction and
installation of kitchen wall and base cabinets.
Techniques of countertop fabrication. Application of
hardware, abrasives and finishers.
FINISH FLOORING - .5cr
Installation methods of wood and non-wood floor
treatments. Product selection, estimating and layout
procedures in reference to function.
INSTRUCTORS:
Timothy P. McGinley
Supervisor & Director Certification, Penn State University
Cooperative Education Certification, Penn State
University
M.S., Penn State University
Philip M. Kintzel
B.S. Industrial Arts Education, Millersville University
M.S. Education – Classroom Technology Concentration, Wilkes University
Instructional II Certificate
Industrial Arts/Technology Education Certification
Vocational II Certificate
Carpentry Certification
Building Construction Occupations Certification
Certified Fairway Vinyl Systems Installer
Certified Timbertech Elite Contractor
Home Builders Institute Certification
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