The Instructional Program

The certificates in carpentry and masonry are two-semester sequences of courses within the A.O.S. degree program in Carpentry and Building Trades that begins in the fall each year. There are two advisement options: one focuses on carpentry, the other on masonry.  A certificate is good for those students who may not be able to attend college for longer than two semesters.

To obtain these certificates, students must first apply to and be accepted into the Carpentry and Building Trades A.O.S. degree program, then notify their academic advisor of their desire to work toward a certificate.

For information on career opportunities in this field, see the Carpentry and Building Trades program description.

Curriculum

Certificate – Carpentry: An advisement track within the Carpentry and Building Trades A.O.S. degree program.

First Semester

Second Semester

Carpentry Certificate Requirement: 32 credit hours

Technical Standards: In addition to academic requirements, all applicants must also be able to meet the minimum Technical Standards for the program, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Certificate – Masonry: An advisement track within the Carpentry and Building Trades A.O.S. degree program. The Masonry Option is available only to those students who have had prior carpentry experience, or who are interested in a single year of masonry-related instruction.

First Semester

Second Semester

Masonry Certificate Requirement: 31 credit hours

Technical Standards:  In addition to academic requirements, all applicants must also be able to meet the minimum Technical Standards for the program, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Admissions Requirements

Student must meet admissions requirements for and be enrolled in the Carpentry and Building Trades A.O.S. degree program.

Student Learning Outcomes

A student who earns the Carpentry Certificate should be able to:

1. Understand and apply knowledge of safe construction practices.
2. Understand and interpret blueprints in the building trades.
3. Understand and apply the principles of building layout; footing and foundation construction; and the framing of floor, wall, and roof sections of residential construction.
4. Understand and apply the theory related to the exterior and interior finish of a residential structure, including stair design, layout, and construction.
5. Perform the common quantity take-off procedures for estimating residential construction materials using a computer spreadsheet. 
6. Demonstrate knowledge of the requirements essential to the establishment and operation of a small contracting business.
7. Recognize and respond to emergencies by making appropriate decisions regarding first-aid care.

A student who earns the Masonry Certificate should be able to:

1. Understand and apply the principles of construction theory as they relate to stone masonry, chimney and fireplaces, ornamental brickwork, and tile.
2. Understand and apply knowledge of safe construction practices.
3. Understand the theory and construction techniques for concrete flatwork and concrete block masonry.
4. Understand and apply the principles of building layout, and footing and foundation construction.
5. Understand and interpret blueprints in the building trades.
6. Understand and apply the mathematics necessary for quantity take-off procedures for estimating concrete and concrete block materials.
7. Recognize and respond to emergencies by making appropriate decisions regarding first-aid care.