Carpentry

AAS-T, Certificate

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The Carpentry Program's four-quarter program is designed to prepare students for employment as apprentice carpenters. The various units of study in this program cover the major divisions of carpentry work. Students work on scale and full size building projects while learning the carpentry trade. Shop experience is supplemented by related classroom instructions.

All carpentry classes are held at the Seattle Central Wood Construction Center located at 2310 South Lane in Seattle.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Carpentry Program have the skills that home builders and light industrial firms look for when hiring. Carpentry is a versatile trade, and skills learned in this program can be applied to many areas of work.

Entrance Requirements

  • COMPASS placement test.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age. (If less than 18 years old, must be a H.S. graduate.)

How to Get Started

  • Complete the Standard Procedure for Admission to the College
  • After completing the above tests, students should schedule an appointment with the counselor for test interpretation and eligibility to enter the program. Call 206 587-5460 to schedule an appointment.
    Counselor: Dale Zeretzke, DZeretzke@sccd.ctc.edu
  • Select your program Students must select a specific program (carpentry, marine carpentry, or cabinetmaking) prior to enrolling into Introductory to Professional Woodworking, WCO 110.
  • Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. In the event of exceptionally high demand for the program, the Wood Construction Center Office maintains waiting lists for the carpentry, marine carpentry and cabinetmaking programs. Students already enrolled in one program do not have priority to enroll in another program ahead of students already on the waiting list. Because all programs run concurrently, students may only enroll in one program during any given quarter.
  • Questions about enrollment and registration should be directed to the Wood Construction Center Office at 206 587-5460 or the Professional Technical Educational counselor at 206 344-4483.

Estimated Training Costs

Curriculum

1'st QuarterCr
WCO 110 INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL WOODWORKING 18
Intro to wood construction skills and safety, including safe operation of basic hand and power tools, wood construction terminology and materials.
WCO 120 CONSTRUCTION & MARINE INDUSTRIAL FIRST AID 1
11-hour course to certify students in First Aid and CPR as required by Washington State Department of Labor and Industries WAC 296-24.
2'nd QuarterCr
WCO 140 CARPENTRY 18
Four to five quarters of work dealing with residential construction and remodeling, including technical knowledge and hands-on experience.
3'rd QuarterCr
WCO 140 CARPENTRY 18
Four to five quarters of work dealing with residential construction and remodeling, including technical knowledge and hands-on experience.
4'th QuarterCr
WCO 140 CARPENTRY 18
Four to five quarters of work dealing with residential construction and remodeling, including technical knowledge and hands-on experience.
Additional CoursesCr
ENGL 105 * APPLIED COMPOSTION 3
Covers skills and strategies needed to meet writing demands in college and on the job.
MATH 110 * APPLIED MATH FOR TECHNICIANS 3
Emphasis on applications of mathematics to vocational and technical courses.
MIC 103 * INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS ON THE MACINTOSH 3
Intro to basic personal computer hardware and software concepts as they apply to business transactions and the building trades.
PSYC 240 * PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS 3
(Formerly PSY 220.) Covers dynamics of organizations and human resources in the workplace: motivational theory, leadership, group processes, organizational theory, participatory management, conflict management and counseling. Primarily for vocational students.
Total Credits = 85

* Students can earn an associate of applied science degre by completing requirements for a certificate plus additional related instruction elective credits.

A student can apply for a certificate at the end of the fourth quarter. To qualify for a certificate, the student must complete the Related general education courses (above)

For Further Information:

Cabinetmaking Program
Wood Construction Division
Seattle Central Community College
2310 South Lane
Seattle, WA 98144
PHONE: (206) 587-5460
FAX: (206) 587-5462

Program Contact:
 SCCCWCC@sccd.ctc.edu