CARPENTRY INSTRUCTOR

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CARPENTER ASSISTANT
A program that 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, blueprint reading, foundations and roughing-in, finish carpentry techniques, and applicable codes and standards.

Complete (4) TWO CREDITS:
460201 Introduction to Construction Technology
460212 Floor and Wall Framing
460213 Ceiling and Roof Framing
460214 Site Layout and Foundations

RESIDENTIAL CARPENTER ASSISTANT
A program that 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, blueprint reading, foundations and roughing-in, finish carpentry techniques, and applicable codes and standards.

Complete (4) TWO CREDITS:
460201 Introduction to Construction Technology
460212 Floor and Wall Framing
460213 Ceiling and Roof Framing
460214 Site Layout and Foundations

CARPENTRY--TRACK
A program that 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, blueprint reading, foundations and roughing-in, finish carpentry techniques, and applicable codes and standard. Each student must pass an End of Program assessment and complete 8 OSHA Safety modules listed on the “Track” website (http://www.laborcabinetetrain.ky.gov/track.html) to be eligible to receive credit and preference in an organization that sponsors a registered apprenticeship program. Course credit will be considered at the discretion of training provider (grades and attendance can be taken into consideration).

Complete (4) FOUR CREDITS:
460201 Introduction to Construction Technology
460212 Floor and Wall Framing
460213 Ceiling and Roof Framing
460214 Site Layout and Foundations

460213-Ceiling and Roof Framing: This course cover s roof types and combinations of roof types used in the construction industry. The emphasis of this course is on layout, cutting and installing ceiling joists, rafters, roof sheathing, and roof coverings for both commercial and residential construction.

460212-Floor and Wall Framing: The student will practice floor framing, layout, and construction of floor frames. Cutting and installing floor and wall framing members according to plans and specifications will also be practiced.

460201-Introduction to Construction Technology: This course is the introduction to the construction carpentry industry. The class will emphasize safe and proper methods of operating hand tools, portable power tools, and stationary power tools in the construction industry.

460214-Site Layout and Foundations: Students will prepare materials, calculate the cost for a building site, and layout a site with a transit, locating property lines and corners. Students calculate the amount of concrete needed for footing and foundation walls and construct different types of foundations and forms.