Carpentry/Building and Maintenance
Carpentry/Building and Maintenance
Cluster: Architecture and Construction
Pathway: Construction
Concentration: AR 1820 Carpentry
Credential: NCCER, OSHA
Course Offerings Required Courses
(Sequence Preferred)
Carpentry I (Core)
Carpentry II (Core)
Carpentry III (Core)
Carpentry IV (Core)
Building Maintenance and Operations
(Sequence Preferred)
Building Maintenance and Operations 1 (Core)
Building Maintenance and Operations 2 (Core)
Building Maintenance and Operations 3 (Core)
Building Maintenance and Operations 4 (Core)
Recommended Elective Courses
Concrete Finishing
Applications in Commercial Construction
Blueprint Reading for Construction
Masonry & Plumbing
Sample Careers in Building Construction
Civil Engineer, Engineer Technician, Building Inspector, Independent Contractor,
Site Supervisior, Sales Representitve, Carpenter, Roofer,
Brick/Block Mason, Plumber, Concrete Worker
Salary Range
$22,500 - $80,000+
Salary Influenced by level and degree of education and certification.
This course of study is based on the construction of residential and light commercial structures, including a modular home. Student's participation in the Building Construction course of study will have the skill to enter the work force immediately after graduation or have the opportunity to earn up to 28 college hours toward a 2 or 4 year degree. Those completing the full Building Construction course of study will be eligible to enter the third year of a four year apprenticeship. Internships are also available to qualifying students.
Building Maintenance and Operations
This course will complete modules in Basic Safety; Introduction to Construction Math; Introduction to Hand Tools; Introduction to Power Tools; Introduction to Construction Drawings; Basic Rigging; Basic Communication Skills; Basic Employability Skills; and Introduction to Materials Handling. Students utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in hands-on activities to develop an understanding of course concepts.