Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
This is an introductory class in carpentry, designed to give an overview of the various components of residential construction and building techniques used throughout the country. The course is intended for students who are interested in the many rewarding careers in the construction industry. These students should possess characteristics such as dedication to hard work, pride in a job well done, an overall good work ethic and the ability to be productive alone and also while working with others toward a common goal. It is also mandatory that the students possess good math skills.
Students will learn about and use basic hand tools and power tools with much emphasis on maintenance and safe operation of these tools. They will learn about standard lumber, engineered lumber, nails, fasteners, sheathing materials and various other building materials that are utilized in the construction industry. Carpentry students will also gain a better understanding of Math practices that are commonly used in the construction industry.
Students will also learn framing techniques such as balloon and platform framing. They will learn to frame floors, walls, ceilings and will also learn about the various types of roof framing that are used in today’s construction industry. The students will also learn how to install windows and doors and how to apply house wrap and sheathing as well as siding, boxing and cornices. In addition to this, the students will gain general knowledge regarding the reading and interpretation of blueprints, building codes and safety regulations.
Methods of instruction in this course will include class lecture, demonstrations, hands-on practice, class discussion, and videos. Attendance and classroom participation are required and are extremely important for the successful completion of this course. Students are expected to complete all assigned work and submit this work as directed. It is the student’s responsibility to ask the instructor for any work that was missed in the event of an absence.
Details
Hours
144
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
Dwayne Peaslee Technical Training Center
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
2920 Haskell Ave, Ste 100, Lawrence, Kansas
Local WIB
2 - Workforce Investment Area II
Name of Credential
Certificate of Completion
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Institutional
Refund Policy
100% before 1st day of class
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
In-State Tuition
$1,575.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$1,575.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$1,575.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$1,575.00
