Gateway Community & Technical College - Construction Carpentry

Associate in Applied Science
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Construction Carpentry Technology Specialization
General Education Requirements:
ENG 101    Writing I.............................................................................. 3
MT    105    Business Mathematics OR..................................................... 3
            Higher level of mathematics..................................................... (3)
            Social Interaction........................................................................ 3
            Heritage/Humanities.................................................................... 3
            Natural/Applied Science............................................................... 3
            Oral Communications.................................................................. 3
Subtotal                                                                     18

Technical Requirements:
BRX 220    Blueprint Reading for Construction...................................... 3
CAR 126    Introduction to Construction Carpentry............................... 3
CAR 127    Introduction to Construction Carpentry Lab........................ 1
CAR 140    Site Layout and Foundations................................................. 3
CAR 141    Site Layout and Foundations Lab.......................................... 2
CAR 190    Floor and Wall Framing........................................................ 3
CAR 191    Floor and Wall Framing Lab................................................. 2
CAR 196    Ceiling and Roof Framing..................................................... 3
CAR 197    Ceiling and Roof Framing Lab.............................................. 2
CAR 200    Exterior and Interior Finish.................................................. 3
CAR 201    Exterior and Interior Finish Lab........................................... 2
CAR 298    Practicum OR....................................................................... 2
CAR 299    Cooperative Educational Program..................................... (2)
ISX    100    Industrial Safety................................................................... 3
            Computer Literacy...................................................................... 3
            Technical Electives*................................................................. 10
Subtotal                                                                     45
Total Credits                                                             63

Certificates and Diplomas
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Diploma
Construction Carpenter
General Education:
MT    105    Business Mathematics OR..................................................... 3
            Higher level mathematics course............................................... (3)
            General Education taken from any of the following areas:........... 3
            - ENG 101
            - Heritage/Humanities
            - Social Interaction
            - Natural/Applied Science
            - Oral Communications
Subtotal                                                                       6
Technical Requirements:
BRX 220    Blueprint Reading for Construction...................................... 3
CAR 126    Introduction to Construction Carpentry............................... 3
CAR 127    Introduction to Construction Carpentry Lab........................ 1
CAR 140    Site Layout and Foundations................................................. 3
CAR 141    Site Layout and Foundations Lab.......................................... 2
CAR 190    Floor and Wall Framing........................................................ 3
CAR 191    Floor and Wall Framing Lab................................................. 2
CAR 196    Ceiling and Roof Framing..................................................... 3
CAR 197    Ceiling and Roof Framing Lab.............................................. 2
CAR 200    Exterior and Interior Finish.................................................. 3
CAR 201    Exterior and Interior Finish Lab........................................... 2
CAR 298    Practicum OR....................................................................... 2
CAR 299    Cooperative Educational Program..................................... (2)
ISX    100    Industrial Safety................................................................... 3
            Computer Literacy...................................................................... 3
            Technical Electives*.............................................................. 5-10
Subtotal                                                                40-45
Total Credits                                                        46-51

*Technical Electives: (This list is not all inclusive. Other courses (technical or general education) may be taken as approved by Carpentry instructor.)

BRX 120     Basic Blueprint Reading........................................................ 3
CAR 150     Construction Forms.............................................................. 3
CAR 151     Construction Forms Lab....................................................... 2
CAR 240     Cabinet Construction and Installation................................... 3
CAR 241     Cabinet Construction and Installation Lab............................ 2

Certificates
Carpenter Helper
Required:
BRX 220    Blueprint Reading for Construction...................................... 3
CAR 126    Introduction to Construction Carpentry............................... 3
CAR 127    Introduction to Construction Carpentry Lab........................ 1
CAR 140    Site Layout and Foundations................................................. 3
CAR 141    Site Layout and Foundations Lab.......................................... 2
CAR 190    Floor and Wall Framing........................................................ 3
CAR 191    Floor and Wall Framing Lab................................................. 2
Total Credits                                                             17

Construction Forms Helper
Required:
CAR 126    Introduction to Construction Carpentry............................... 3
CAR 127    Introduction to Construction Carpentry Lab........................ 1
CAR 150    Construction Forms.............................................................. 3
CAR 151    Construction Forms Lab....................................................... 2
            Electives (Applied Academics and/or IE Core.............................. 6
Total Credits                                                             15

Residential Carpenter
Required:
BRX 220    Blueprint Reading for Construction...................................... 3
CAR 126    Introduction to Construction Carpentry............................... 3
CAR 127    Introduction to Construction Carpentry Lab........................ 1
CAR 140    Site Layout and Foundations................................................. 3
CAR 141    Site Layout and Foundations Lab.......................................... 2
CAR 190    Floor and Wall Framing........................................................ 3
CAR 191    Floor and Wall Framing Lab................................................. 2
CAR 196    Ceiling and Roof Framing..................................................... 3
CAR 197    Ceiling and Roof Framing Lab.............................................. 2
CAR 200    Exterior and Interior Finish.................................................. 3
CAR 201    Exterior and Interior Finish Lab........................................... 2
CAR 240    Cabinet Construction and Installation................................... 3
CAR 241    Cabinet Construction and Installation Lab............................ 2
Total Credits                                                             32

Residential Roofer
Required:
BRX 220    Blueprint Reading for Construction...................................... 3
CAR 126    Introduction to Construction Carpentry............................... 3
CAR 127    Introduction to Construction Carpentry Lab........................ 1
CAR 196    Ceiling and Roof Framing..................................................... 3
CAR 197    Ceiling and Roof Framing Lab.............................................. 2
Total Credits                                                             12

Residential Site Layout Assistant
Required:
CAR 126    Introduction to Construction Carpentry............................... 3
CAR 127    Introduction to Construction Carpentry Lab........................ 1
CAR 140    Site Layout and Foundations................................................. 3
CAR 141    Site Layout and Foundations Lab.......................................... 2
            Electives (Applied Academics and/or Industrial Education Core... 6
Total Credits                                                             15

Rough Carpenter
Required:
BRX 220    Blueprint Reading for Construction...................................... 3
CAR 126    Introduction to Construction Carpentry............................... 3
CAR 127    Introduction to Construction Carpentry Lab........................ 1
CAR 140    Site Layout and Foundations................................................. 3
CAR 141    Site Layout and Foundations Lab.......................................... 2
CAR 190    Floor and Wall Framing........................................................ 3
CAR 191    Floor and Wall Framing Lab................................................. 2
CAR 196    Ceiling and Roof Framing..................................................... 3
CAR 197    Ceiling and Roof Framing Lab.............................................. 2
Total Credits                                                             22

Basic Carpenter
CAR 126    Introduction to Construction Carpentry            ................... 3
CAR 127    Introduction to Construction Carpentry Lab     ................... 1
            Any five (5) additional credits (Program or Otherwise)    ............ 5
Total Credits                                                                                       9



	GCTC Programs Additional Program Cost Transfer Degrees Accounting Technology Air Conditioning Technology Auto Body Repair Automotive Technology Business Administration Construction Carpentry Cosmetology Criminal Justice Diesel Technology Fire/Rescue Science Health and Wellness Information Technology Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Machine Tool Technology Manufacturing Engineering Technology Medical Assisting Medical Information Technology MIT: Computer Aided Drafting MIT: Electrical Technology MIT: Engineering Technology MIT: Industrial Maintenance Technology Nursing Office Systems Technology Practical Nursing VCA: Art and Design VCA: Multimedia VCA: Printing Welding Technology	Construction Carpentry Description Construction Carpentry prepares students for employment in the construction of houses and commercial structures. Includes blueprint reading, site layout, foundation work, rough framing, roofing, finish work skills, cost estimating and preparing materials lists, as well as practical experiences in the shop and on-site. Progression in the Construction Carpentry Technology program is contingent upon achievement of a grade of “C” or better in each technical and mathematics course and maintenance of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average or better (on a 4.0 scale). Gateway also offers the Institute of Apprenticeship in Construction Technology (IACT), which combines classroom instruction with job-site training. After attending one semester in the classroom, students may apply for an apprenticeship program. Eligibility is based on employability standards. After being accepted as apprentices, students are placed at full-time jobs with local contractors and continue to attend class in the evenings. IACT allows students to gain real-world experience and earn money while they continue their education. IACT participants have an opportunity to receive an Associate in Science degree. IACT curriculum and instructors are certified by the National Center for Construction Education and Research. . Program Options Associate in Applied Science Click here to show/hide Associate in Applied Science requirements. Click here to print Associate in Applied Science requirements Construction Carpentry Technology Specialization General Education Requirements: ENG 101 Writing I.............................................................................. 3 MT 105 Business Mathematics OR..................................................... 3 Higher level of mathematics..................................................... (3) Social Interaction........................................................................ 3 Heritage/Humanities.................................................................... 3 Natural/Applied Science............................................................... 3 Oral Communications.................................................................. 3 Subtotal 18 Technical Requirements: BRX 220 Blueprint Reading for Construction...................................... 3 CAR 126 Introduction to Construction Carpentry............................... 3 CAR 127 Introduction to Construction Carpentry Lab........................ 1 CAR 140 Site Layout and Foundations................................................. 3 CAR 141 Site Layout and Foundations Lab.......................................... 2 CAR 190 Floor and Wall Framing........................................................ 3 CAR 191 Floor and Wall Framing Lab................................................. 2 CAR 196 Ceiling and Roof Framing..................................................... 3 CAR 197 Ceiling and Roof Framing Lab.............................................. 2 CAR 200 Exterior and Interior Finish.................................................. 3 CAR 201 Exterior and Interior Finish Lab........................................... 2 CAR 298 Practicum OR....................................................................... 2 CAR 299 Cooperative Educational Program..................................... (2) ISX 100 Industrial Safety................................................................... 3 Computer Literacy...................................................................... 3 Technical Electives................................................................. 10 Subtotal 45 Total Credits 63 Certificates and Diplomas* Click here to show/hide Certificate and Diploma requirements. Click here to print Certificate requirements Diploma Construction Carpenter General Education: MT 105 Business Mathematics OR..................................................... 3 Higher level mathematics course............................................... (3) General Education taken from any of the following areas:........... 3 - ENG 101 - Heritage/Humanities - Social Interaction - Natural/Applied Science - Oral Communications Subtotal 6 Technical Requirements: BRX 220 Blueprint Reading for Construction...................................... 3 CAR 126 Introduction to Construction Carpentry............................... 3 CAR 127 Introduction to Construction Carpentry Lab........................ 1 CAR 140 Site Layout and Foundations................................................. 3 CAR 141 Site Layout and Foundations Lab.......................................... 2 CAR 190 Floor and Wall Framing........................................................ 3 CAR 191 Floor and Wall Framing Lab................................................. 2 CAR 196 Ceiling and Roof Framing..................................................... 3 CAR 197 Ceiling and Roof Framing Lab.............................................. 2 CAR 200 Exterior and Interior Finish.................................................. 3 CAR 201 Exterior and Interior Finish Lab........................................... 2 CAR 298 Practicum OR....................................................................... 2 CAR 299 Cooperative Educational Program..................................... (2) ISX 100 Industrial Safety................................................................... 3 Computer Literacy...................................................................... 3 Technical Electives.............................................................. 5-10 Subtotal 40-45 Total Credits 46-51 Technical Electives: (This list is not all inclusive. Other courses (technical or general education) may be taken as approved by Carpentry instructor.) BRX 120 Basic Blueprint Reading........................................................ 3 CAR 150 Construction Forms.............................................................. 3 CAR 151 Construction Forms Lab....................................................... 2 CAR 240 Cabinet Construction and Installation................................... 3 CAR 241 Cabinet Construction and Installation Lab............................ 2 Certificates Carpenter Helper Required: BRX 220 Blueprint Reading for Construction...................................... 3 CAR 126 Introduction to Construction Carpentry............................... 3 CAR 127 Introduction to Construction Carpentry Lab........................ 1 CAR 140 Site Layout and Foundations................................................. 3 CAR 141 Site Layout and Foundations Lab.......................................... 2 CAR 190 Floor and Wall Framing........................................................ 3 CAR 191 Floor and Wall Framing Lab................................................. 2 Total Credits 17 Construction Forms Helper Required: CAR 126 Introduction to Construction Carpentry............................... 3 CAR 127 Introduction to Construction Carpentry Lab........................ 1 CAR 150 Construction Forms.............................................................. 3 CAR 151 Construction Forms Lab....................................................... 2 Electives (Applied Academics and/or IE Core.............................. 6 Total Credits 15 Residential Carpenter Required: BRX 220 Blueprint Reading for Construction...................................... 3 CAR 126 Introduction to Construction Carpentry............................... 3 CAR 127 Introduction to Construction Carpentry Lab........................ 1 CAR 140 Site Layout and Foundations................................................. 3 CAR 141 Site Layout and Foundations Lab.......................................... 2 CAR 190 Floor and Wall Framing........................................................ 3 CAR 191 Floor and Wall Framing Lab................................................. 2 CAR 196 Ceiling and Roof Framing..................................................... 3 CAR 197 Ceiling and Roof Framing Lab.............................................. 2 CAR 200 Exterior and Interior Finish.................................................. 3 CAR 201 Exterior and Interior Finish Lab........................................... 2 CAR 240 Cabinet Construction and Installation................................... 3 CAR 241 Cabinet Construction and Installation Lab............................ 2 Total Credits 32 Residential Roofer Required: BRX 220 Blueprint Reading for Construction...................................... 3 CAR 126 Introduction to Construction Carpentry............................... 3 CAR 127 Introduction to Construction Carpentry Lab........................ 1 CAR 196 Ceiling and Roof Framing..................................................... 3 CAR 197 Ceiling and Roof Framing Lab.............................................. 2 Total Credits 12 Residential Site Layout Assistant Required: CAR 126 Introduction to Construction Carpentry............................... 3 CAR 127 Introduction to Construction Carpentry Lab........................ 1 CAR 140 Site Layout and Foundations................................................. 3 CAR 141 Site Layout and Foundations Lab.......................................... 2 Electives (Applied Academics and/or Industrial Education Core... 6 Total Credits 15 Rough Carpenter Required: BRX 220 Blueprint Reading for Construction...................................... 3 CAR 126 Introduction to Construction Carpentry............................... 3 CAR 127 Introduction to Construction Carpentry Lab........................ 1 CAR 140 Site Layout and Foundations................................................. 3 CAR 141 Site Layout and Foundations Lab.......................................... 2 CAR 190 Floor and Wall Framing........................................................ 3 CAR 191 Floor and Wall Framing Lab................................................. 2 CAR 196 Ceiling and Roof Framing..................................................... 3 CAR 197 Ceiling and Roof Framing Lab.............................................. 2 Total Credits 22 Basic Carpenter CAR 126 Introduction to Construction Carpentry ................... 3 CAR 127 Introduction to Construction Carpentry Lab ................... 1 Any five (5) additional credits (Program or Otherwise) ............ 5 Total Credits 9 Employment Opportunities Carpenters are employed in almost every community throughout the country and make up the largest building trades occupation. They held about 1.3 million jobs in 2004. About one-third worked in building construction, and about one-fifth worked for special trade contractors. Manufacturing firms, government agencies, retail establishments and a wide variety of other industries employed most of the rest of the wage and salary workers. About one-third of all carpenters were self-employed. Employment of carpenters is expected to increase about as fast as average for all occupations through 2014, with turnover creating a large number of openings each year. The need for carpenters also is expected to grow as construction activity increases in response to demand for new housing, office and retail space, and for modernizing and expanding schools and industrial plants. A strong home remodeling market also will create a large demand for carpenters. (Source: DOL Occupational Outlook Handbook 2006-2007) A Promising Career Carpenters are involved in many different kinds of construction activity, from the building of highways and bridges, to the installation of kitchen cabinets. Carpenters construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials. Depending on the type of work and the employer, carpenters may specialize in one or two activities or may be required to know how to perform many different tasks. Gateway’s Carpentry program is designed to prepare students for employment in the construction and remodeling of houses and commercial structures. Gateway now offers the Institute of Apprenticeship in Construction Technology (IACT), which combines classroom instruction with job-site training. After attending one semester in the classroom, students may apply for an apprenticeship program. Eligibility is based on employability standards. After being accepted as apprentices, students are placed at full-time jobs with local contractors and continue to attend class in the evenings. IACT allows students to gain real-world experience and earn money while they continue their education. IACT participants have an opportunity to receive an Associate in Science degree. IACT curriculum and instructors are certified by the National Center for Construction Education and Research. SALARY Look up the median annual base salary In Northern Kentucky for occupations related to this program at www.Salary.com Note: Curriculum in the KCTCS system is constantly being reviewed, improved and updated to ensure quality and relevance. Exact course requirements will be provided by a program advisor at an advising session or upon enrollment. Courses listed in this document are representative, but not binding on Gateway College.

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