Construction Technology: Carpentry

Curriculum Description

The Carpentry curriculum prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to lay out, cut, fabricate, erect, install, and repair wooden structures and fixtures, using hand and power tools. Includes instruction in technical mathematics, framing, construction materials and selection, job estimating, print reading, foundations and roughing- in, finish carpentry techniques, and applicable codes and standards.

The construction technology curriculums are designed to prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the fields of architecture, construction, construction management, and other associated professions.

Course work includes instruction in sustainable building and design, print reading, building codes, estimating, construction materials and methods, and other topics related to design and construction occupations.

Program Learning Outcomes

Construction Technology: Carpentry students will:

• Explain and employ safety requirements at a construction site by identifying and operating personal protection equipment (hand power tools) safety.
• Identify and interpret the details in foundations, floor plans, elevations, and schedules while recognizing and differentiating between the various components of plans for the building site.
• Identify and explain residential building code requirements while exhibiting an understanding of and categorizing the residential building code inspections process.
• Recognize and explain the preplanning and planning processes work. Calculate math estimating and estimating procedures for residential structures. Create and develop quality take-offs and cost estimates.
• Recognize and differentiate between the components of basic construction methods along with site preparations. Assemble and construct residential buildings from layout to finish trim with instructor direction.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this pathway should qualify for entry-level jobs in architectural, engineering, construction and trade professions as well as positions in industry and government.

Contact

Brady Tilley
Lead Instructor Construction Management
tilleybj@surry.edu
(336) 386-3251

Apprenticeships

Surry Community College offers real-world education and on the job training through apprenticeships.
Contact: Rachel Hiatt, Coordinator - Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship Initiatives
(336) 386-3291 | hiattr@surry.edu

Financial aid is available to eligible students: https://surry.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/

Contact: financialaid@surry.edu or (336) 386-3264 for more information.

Programs

• Construction Technology: Carpentry Certificate (C35180)

• Construction Technology: Carpentry Diploma (D35180)