19 Credits

This certificate prepares students with the basic skills and knowledge required to find employment with specialty or general contractors whose focus is residential and/or light commercial framing (i.e., floors, walls, truss roofs, light metal framing, etc.). Students develop basic skills in print reading, wall layout, assembly and erecting of floors, walls and truss roof systems, WISHA/OSHA safety regulations and code requirements relating to framing. In addition, students learn portable power tool usage designed specifically to framing structures as well as framing material knowledge and specifications. This certificate also meets three of the CEATT (Carpenters Employers Apprenticeship Training Trust) Preferred Enrollment and Advance Placement requirements.

Contact: Glen Martin, ext. 4208 - gmartin@greenriver.edu