Wes Watkins Technology Center

CARPENTRY

This program will introduce students to safety practices, tools, and equipment uses/operations needed for frame carpentry. Students will learn to estimate materials, read building plans, rough framing, and other skills needed to work in various areas of the construction industry. The Carpentry program also has a second year high school option, with concentration in masonry.

Direct-Teacher Led Class
SOC Code: 47-2031.01

Application Process

Tuition Waiver

College Credit

CERTIFICATIONS
Frame Carpenter
Core Construction
Carpentry – Level I
OSHA 10 – Construction
ODCTE Construction Trainee

CURRICULUM / HOURS

Orientation to the Carpentry Trade	20
Building Materials, Fasteners, and Adhesives	35
Introduction to Building Envelope Systems	30
Introduction to Construction Drawings, Specifications and Layout	30
Ceiling Joists and Roof Framing	75
Service Careers Life Skills	30
Professional Service	15
General Workplace Safety	20
Introduction to Oxyfuel Cutting and Arc Welding	30
Fundamentals of Crew Leadership	20
Commercial Drawings	25
Cold Form Steel Framing	40
Drywall Installation	30
Drywall Finishing	30
Suspended Ceilings	15
Window, Door, Floor, and Ceiling Trim	30
Cabinet Installation	10
Properties of Concrete	10
Reinforcing Concrete	15
Handling and Placing Concrete	20
Foundations and Slabs-on-Grade	20
Horizontal Formwork	15
Site Layout I: Differential Leveling	20
Construction Core	120
Doors and Door Hardware	25
Exterior Finishing	40
Floor Systems	45
Roofing Applications	50
Stairs	30
Thermal and Moisture Protection	10
Wall and Ceiling Framing	60
Hand and Power Tools	35
Workforce Staging	30
TOTAL HOURS	1,030

STUDENT ORGANIZATION
SkillsUSA is a national organization serving teachers and high school and adult students who are
preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations, and for further education. SkillsUSA
provides opportunities for students to enhance their personal and leadership qualities through individual
and group projects and through skill competitions which are held on local, state, and national levels.

INSTRUCTOR
Billy Moore, NCCER
bmoore@wwtech.edu