Carpentry Building & Construction Trades Pre-Apprenticeship

Course Description

Carpentry Building & Construction Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program provides a hands-on introduction to the fundamental skills and safety practices used in residential and commercial construction. Designed as a pre-apprenticeship course, this program prepares individuals for entry-level opportunities in the construction industry or for further training through formal apprenticeship programs.

Our program is offered in affiliation with the Western States Regional Council of Carpenters and follows industry-recognized standards to help students build a strong foundation in carpentry.

Curriculum

Students will learn:

• Job site safety
• Shop math: measuring, marking and cutting
• Blueprint reading
• Layout and framing
• How to use common hand and power tools
• What employers are looking for

Students will complete projects in:

• Footing and foundations
• Floor, wall, ceiling and roof framing
• Installing and finishing drywall
• Doors and windows
• Acoustical ceilings
• Flooring, stairs, and trim
• Metal framing

Progress from beginning to advanced techniques that have real world uses in both Residential and Commercial construction industries.

Class Schedule

Dates: Begins September 29, 2025. Fall enrollment opens June 24.

Days: Monday - Thursday; Some Saturdays may be added in second semester for larger scale projects

Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Room: 707

Fee: $1,000 (includes all classroom materials and basic safety gear that is for the student to keep)

Prerequisites: None