COURSE CURRICULUM

Carpentry & Renovation Techniques certificate program provides a comprehensive foundation in the construction trades through a carefully structured curriculum designed to develop both practical skills and theoretical knowledge. In the first semester, students focus on essential topics such as construction materials and methods, math for carpenters, introduction to carpentry and renovations, blueprint reading, and safety practices. The hands-on course in carpentry, renovations, materials, tools, and safety ensures students gain practical experience working with the tools and materials common to the trade, while welding for carpenters introduces important metalworking skills. Communication for the trades supports effective workplace interactions, rounding out the foundational skills needed for success.In the second semester, students build on their skills with courses in computer-aided drafting, which develops their ability to interpret and create technical drawings. Construction and carpentry finishing practices focus on the detailed work needed to complete projects to a high standard. Applied construction geometry strengthens spatial and measurement skills critical to accurate building. Basic masonry introduces students to working with brick and stone, expanding their versatility. The continuation of carpentry, renovations, materials, tools, and safety ensures ongoing skill development, while residential estimating prepares students to assess project costs, an important skill for job planning and budgeting. Together, these courses provide a well-rounded education that equips students with the technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and safety awareness required to thrive in residential, commercial, and industrial carpentry and renovation careers.