Carpentry

Overview

Carpentry remains one of the most respected and essential trades in the construction industry. Today’s carpenters must be adept at working with a variety of materials, including wood, aluminum, steel, vinyl, synthetics, and composite materials. Carpenters play a crucial role in constructing and renovating buildings where people live, work, and play. They are responsible for laying out, cutting, fitting, fastening, and erecting superstructures, partitions, and floors. Additionally, carpenters fit and install doors, windows, moldings, cabinets, and stairways. Mastery of hand tools, power tools, and portable equipment is essential for success in this field. The physical demands of carpentry make it a career well-suited for individuals who are active, creative, and enjoy building. Advanced placement in the Trade Apprenticeship Program is available for qualified graduates through Tech Prep.

Program Highlights

Curriculum:
- Work with wood, aluminum, steel, vinyl, synthetics, and composite materials
- Lay out, cut, fit, fasten, and erect the superstructure, partitions, and floors of buildings and homes
- Fit and install doors, windows, moldings, cabinets, and stairways
- Hands-on experience with hand tools, power tools, and portable equipment
- Advanced placement opportunities in Trade Apprenticeship Programs through the Pre-Apprenticeship Program Certification

Learning Experience

Students in the Carpentry program gain hands-on experience in all aspects of the trade, from working with diverse materials to mastering the use of various tools and equipment. The program emphasizes both the technical and creative aspects of carpentry, preparing students for the physical demands of the trade while fostering their creativity and problem-solving skills.

Certification

Pre-Apprenticeship Program Certification

Employment opportunities available with senior year co-op and after graduation:

Form builder, drywall installer, maintenance, floor covering installer, roofer, installation worker, building supply sales, scaffolding erector

Employment opportunities requiring apprenticeship after graduation:

Residential/commercial carpenter, maintenance carpenter, shop fabrication/millworker

Earning Potential Range:

$15/hr to $43/hr, depending on prevailing wage and experience.

Locations:

	Instructors:
DELCASTLE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL	Mr. Tom Gamber Mr. Daniel Deprisco
	Instructor:
HODGSON VOTECH HIGH SCHOOL	Mr. Marcus Ellis
	Instructor:
HOWARD HIGH SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY	Mr. Glen King
	Instructor:
ST. GEORGES TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL	Mr. C. Mac Emerson