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Carpentry Diploma

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

Carpenters construct, install, erect and repair structures to comply with all existing codes and in a manner that exhibits skill and craftsmanship. They read blueprints, sketches and specifications for information pertaining to dimensions, types of materials required and standards of work. Carpenters work with a variety of hand tools, power tools and equipment. They work in a variety of physically demanding situations including weather extremes, heights and enclosed areas. A carpenter may be skilled in framing, interior and exterior finishing, forming and/or remodeling of residential and commercial buildings.

Award Outcomes

Practice safe work habits

Develop blueprint reading skills

Assemble floor, wall, roof and stair systems

Install windows and doors

Install interior trim

Apply sustainable/energy efficient building practices

Develop an awareness of environmental responsibility

Exhibit professionalism and related soft skills

Career Opportunities

A person who has carpenter training may be an all-around carpenter or may specialize in areas such as framer, interior finisher, sider, shingler, drywall installer, acoustical ceiling installer, maintenance carpenter, millwright, bridge builder or prefabrication production builder. A carpenter may advance to the position of crew supervisor or job superintendent. Carpenters may go into business for themselves and become contractors for new construction or remodeling work. They may also go into related fields of work such as sales, lumber yard management, building inspection or factory representative.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 30 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
CARP1102Introduction to Residential Construction

3

CARP1111Floor and Wall Framing

5

CARP1141Engineered Roof Systems

3

CARP1180Stair Framing

2

CARP1240Exterior Finishes

4

CARP1511Insulation and Drywall

3

CARP1710Stair Finishing

2

CARP1720Interior Trim

4

CARP1810Residential Blueprint Reading

1

CARP1820Residential Estimating

2

 

CARP1830Building Code

1

or

ARCH1340Building Codes: Commercial

2

General Education Required 0 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Technical Studies Elective 4 Credits

Recommended:

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
CARP1150Rafter Framing

3

CARP1190Deck Construction

1

CARP1900Specialized Lab

1 - 4

CARP2025Carpentry Internship

1 - 3

Total Diploma Credits 34

Semester Sequence

Offered at Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
CARP1102Introduction to Residential Construction

3

CARP1111Floor and Wall Framing

5

CARP1141Engineered Roof Systems

3

CARP1180Stair Framing

2

CARP1240Exterior Finishes

4

CARP1810Residential Blueprint Reading

1

Total Credits   18

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
CARP1511Insulation and Drywall

3

CARP1710Stair Finishing

2

CARP1720Interior Trim

4

CARP1820Residential Estimating

2

CARP1830Building Code

1

Technical Studies Electives

4

Total Credits   16

Technical Studies Electives

Recommended:

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
CARP1150Rafter Framing

3

CARP1190Deck Construction

1

CARP1900Specialized Lab

1 - 4

CARP2025Carpentry Internship

1 - 3

Choose a Total of: 4 Credits

Graduation (34 Credits)

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.

 

5/16/2024 : BP 3204 / EP 3205