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PURPOSE

The purpose of the Carpentry program is to prepare students for employment in the carpentry industry with an emphasis on developing fundamental carpentry skills. Students learn to construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials, with training that includes both rough and finish carpentry.

The program prepares students for work involving residential and commercial construction and remodeling, including foundations, framing, walls, roofs, stairs, drywall, doors and windows, cabinets, trim, siding, roofing, flooring, and other interior and exterior finishes.

 

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PROGRAM STRUCTURE


OCP A

Introduction to Carpentry
Length: 150 Hours


OCP B
Rough Framing Carpentry
Length: 450 Hours

OCP C
Finish Trim Carpentry
Length: 450 Hours

 

OCP D
Foundation and Form Carpentry
Length: 150 Hours

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Requirements

Age 16+ 

 

Academic skill level
required to complete program:
 

Reading 9,  Math 9, Language/Writing 9

 

 

Physical Requirements: 

Lift 50 lbs/Climb Ladder

Certification(s)
NCCER

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Live work fees: 

Vary and must be approved by instructor.

 

ItemCost
Materials15% + Tax
Small Job$5.00 - $45.00
Medium Job$45.00 - $75.00
Large Job$75.00 - and up
CNC Job$5.00 + $.10 per inch

 

Advisory Salary Range: 

Florida Panhandle:  
Low- $
19,920.00

High - $48,720.00

 

State Average: $33,900.00

National Average: $40,500.00

General Average: $22,000.00

 

Percentage Rates: 

Program Completion % - 100

Program Placement %  - 100

Program Certification Pass % - 100

License/Certification(s) Not Required

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Safety & Tools
Use hand tools, power tools, stationary equipment, personal protective equipment, and safe construction-site practices. 

 

Construction Math
& Drawings
Apply construction math, read plans and specifications, and create basic construction and shop drawings or sketches. 

 

Framing &
Structural Carpentry

Lay out and build floor systems, wall systems, roof systems, stairs, and other structural components. 

 

Doors, Windows
& Interior Finishes

Install windows, exterior doors, drywall, interior trim, wall and ceiling finishes, and other finish materials. 

 

Cabinets & Finish CarpentryInstall cabinets and components, work with trim and finish details, and develop both rough and finish carpentry skills. 

 

Foundations
& Concrete Forms

Prepare building sites, lay out foundations, build concrete forms, place reinforcement, and understand foundation and formwork systems. 

 

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

 

$4,570.00

In-State
See Cost Breakdown for Out-of-State and Differentia

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Pell Eligible 

YES

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Career Source

No

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Tri-County

No

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Online

No

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PROGRAM RESOURCES

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Take the next step toward a career with hands-on training in carpentry and construction.

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