2025-2026 Academic Catalog

NCCER Carpentry Fundamentals, Technical Certificate of Credit

Overview

Offered at the Marion E. Barnes Career Center.

Entrance Dates: Fall and Spring
Length of Program: Two Terms
Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 13

Program Description: The Carpentry Fundamentals certificate introduces the student to the basic levels of carpentry skills. Topics include introduction to the trade, safety, hand and power tool usage, site layout, structural framing, building envelope systems, and exterior finishes. The program emphasizes a combination of carpentry theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a carpentry fundamentals certificate and have the qualifications of an entry-level framing carpenter. 

Employment Opportunities: Bridge Carpenter, Cabinet Maker, Carpenter, Concrete Carpenter, Construction Carpenter, Form Carpenter, Framer, Maintenance Carpenter, Rough Carpenter, and Scaffold Builder.

Curriculum Outline

Occupational Courses, 13 credits

CARP 1000FUNDAMENTAL CARPENTRY SKILLS

3

CARP 1015STRUCTURAL FRAMING I

3

CARP 1020STUCTURAL FRAMING II

3

COFC 1080CONSTRUCTION TRADES CORE

4

Notes:

  • A grade of “C” or higher is required for all courses.

Guided Pathway

Augusta Day Program

Year 1 Semester 1

CARP 1000FUNDAMENTAL CARPENTRY SKILLS

3

COFC 1080CONSTRUCTION TRADES CORE

4

Year 1 Semester 2

CARP 1015STRUCTURAL FRAMING I

3

CARP 1020STUCTURAL FRAMING II

3