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The Framing Carpenter certificate program prepares students for employment as framing carpenters. Program graduates are trained in the use of hand and power tools, materials, blueprint reading, and floor, wall, ceiling and roof framing.
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CARP 1070 Site Layout, Footing, and Foundations Introduces the concepts and practices of basic site layout, footings, and foundation construction. Students will use layout equipment for laboratory and field practice. Topics include: zoning regulations and building codes, plot plan interpretation, the nature of concrete, building layout, squaring methods, batter board installation, footings, foundation types, foundation forms, edge forms, and materials estimation.16524 | 3 |
CARP 1105 Floor and Wall Framing This course provides instruction in framing materials and estimation, and framing production of floors, walls, and stairs. Emphasis is placed on practical application of skills. Topics include: estimation and computation procedures, rough layouts, and installation procedures.16526 | 4 |
CARP 1110 Ceiling and Roof Framing and Covering This course provides instruction in the theory and practical application of skills required to construct ceiling and roof framing. Topics include: systems and materials identification, layout procedures, installation procedures, cost and materials estimation, and safety precautions.16528 | 5 |
*11 minimum semester hour credits required for certificate |