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Carpentry Course Descriptions

Title Number Credits Time Location
Construction Tools Equipment and Machines

CARP 1506

3 credits
(3 lab)

Fall Little Falls ROCORI
Course Description
This course will enable you to identify, properly use and maintain carpenter hand tools, portable tools, machines and equipment. Skill development, safety, OSHA requirements and work practices are stressed. Construction equipment is studied and utilized as lab and projects warrant.
Pre-Requisites

None
Available to High School Juniors and Seniors


Title Number Credits Time Location
Construction Principles
CARP 1521

4 credits
(1 lect)
(3 lab)

*local ROCORI
Course Description
This course will enable the student to learn about materials and methods for framing floors, walls, and rafters for residential and light commerical construction. The course will cover terms, techniques and layouts used. Estimating and materials used will also be emphasized. Installation of doors and windows, roofing and siding will be covered.
Pre-Requisites

CARP 1506 & CARP 1514
Available to High School Juniors and Seniors


Title Number Credits Time Location
Blueprint Reading and Estimating CARP 1514

3 credits
(2 lab)
(1 lect)

Spring Fall
Little Falls ROCORI
Course Description
This course will enable you to develop skills in reading the UBC Building Codes for residential construction and applying them to blueprints. The course concentrates on the lines, symbols and abbreviations to read and understand the pages of residential blueprints. Materials and estimating will be part of the student's studies.
Pre-Requisites

None
Available to High School Juniors and Seniors


Title Number Credits Time Location

Exterior/Interior Finish

CARP 1527

3 credits
(2 lab)
(1 lect)

*local
ROCORI
Course Description
This course will enable the student to examine types, styles and applications of sidings, roofing treatments and finishes. This class will also cover insulation, paneling and wall board applications as well as interior finishes and woodwork.
Pre-Requisites

CARP 1506 and 1521
Available to High School Juniors and Seniors

Title Number
Credits
Time
Location
Cabinet Building and Estimating
CARP 1536
5 credits
*local
ROCORI
Course Description
This course will enable students to study design and construction fundamentals and techniques. Students also learn materials, hardware and finishing skills for custom-made residential cabinetry; estimating of materials will also be included. Basic drafting principles will apply.
Pre-Requisites

None
Available to High School Juniors and Seniors



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