Carpentry

Be part of the exciting construction industry!

The Carpentry program prepares students for employment in the Construction and Manufacturing industries by teaching the skills of cutting shaping and installing building materials during the construction of buildings, ships, timber bridges, concrete formwork, and so much more.  Specialties within the carpentry field, such as rough, finish, trim, framing and formwork will be explored.

Carpentry students will experience all facets of the carpentry trade including: planning; management; finance; technical and production skills; underlying principles of technology; labor issues; community issues; and health, safety and environmental issues.

Additional Skills Covered:

• • Architectural & Engineering Measurement and Scale Drawing Techniques
  • Blueprint Reading and Code Interpretations
  • Building Construction Codes
  • Carpentry (Rough and Finish) Skills
  • Concrete Form, Place and Finish Techniques
  • Estimating Job Costs, Including Labor and Materials and Bidding Skills
  • Floor, Wall, Stair and Roof Calculations, Layout and Framing Skills
  • OSHA Safety Standards
  • Painting applications & finish techniques
  • Residential and Commercial Construction Techniques
  • Roofing Systems
  • Safety procedures for the use of power tools, hand tools and other equipment
  • Site Layout and Surveying Skills

Industry Certification & State Credential Exams:

Students will be prepared to take an approved state and/or nationally recognized industry certification or licensure exam in their field of study. Exam costs are additional; however, you may qualify for reimbursement of your exam cost(s) upon passing. See your program counselor/advisor for more information.

College Credit Transfer Opportunity and/or Advanced Standing:

Upon completion of the program, you may be eligible to receive FREE associate degree transfer credits from Broward College or another state college. To learn more and determine eligibility, visit browardtechnicalcolleges.com/articulation-agreement/, scroll to the career cluster photos, click Business, Management & Administration, or contact your program counselor/advisor. Additional college credit may be awarded with the attainment of industry certifications.