This certificate program prepares students with carpentry skills and knowledge related to the entire spectrum of residential, as well as parts of light commercial construction. Completion can lead to employment with either general or specialty contractors whose focus is on residential or light commercial building. Students develop a wide range of skills and knowledge in the carpentry trade ranging from foundations to interior trim.

Carpentry is an I-BEST program, so it has an additional instructor to support students with basic Reading, Writing, and Math skills relevant to the requirements of the industry.

Dual Credit and Academic Credit for Prior Learning- Students who have completed classes at another school with a GRC CTE Dual Credit agreements or students who pursue and obtain Academic Credit for Prior Learning may be able to apply those credits towards a degree or certificate. Students will need to work with an academic advisor for confirmation.

Sample Schedule

This sample schedule is provided as a guide for a full-time student. This curriculum map assumes a fall quarter start. A customized curriculum map will be needed for students starting the program in a different quarter and in other circumstances. Not every course is offered every quarter: careful planning is required to complete the degree in the fewest number of quarters. Students should meet with a faculty advisor throughout their course of study. An customized curriculum map can be accessed in Navigate.