Building Trades - Carpentry

Building Trades - Carpentry Technical Diploma

Program Code: 31-475-1

For more information: wctc.edu/carpentry

Carpenters complete jobs large and small – from building highways to installing cabinetry. In this program, become proficient at using power tools, hand tools and other equipment, and work with lumber, fasteners and hardware. Develop skills for framing, roofing and exterior/interior finish work, and study blueprint reading, math and estimating. 

The minimum required course grades and program grade point average (GPA) for students under this catalog are:

Core Courses = C
General Studies Courses = C-
Program GPA = 2.0

Program Outcomes

1.  Use hand and power tools and equipment.
2.  Apply industry recognized safety practices and procedures.
3.  Analyze sustainable building practices.
4.  Interpret construction drawings.
5.  Interpret building codes.
6.  Demonstrate industry building practices and material application.

Critical Life Skills

To help our students prepare for success in a workplace and society that is increasingly global, multi-cultural, and collaborative, all students are given opportunities to develop and demonstrate Critical Life Skills, both in and out of the classroom. The following Critical Life Skills are learning outcomes for WCTC students.

• Communication: Demonstrate appropriate communication.
• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems.
• Relationships: Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
• Self-management: Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior.

Listed below are the required courses for this program.  An Academic Advisor can help you develop your program plan and select the term and course schedule that works best for you.