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Carpentry

Location: Barry Tech
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Code: CARP

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This course simulates real-world job situations. Students will work as a team, building projects and working in partnership with each other. Students will also learn the basics of hand and power tool use. The teacher will act as a construction supervisor to help students master entry-level skills needed to construct houses and commercial buildings. 
 
First-year carpentry  students will learn:
 
• safe hand and power tool use
• building materials
• basic foundation construction
• floor, wall, and roof framing
• roofing applications
• window and door installation
• exterior siding applications
 
Second-year carpentry students will learn:
 
• steel stud framing
• drywall installation
• taping and spackling
• interior trim
• suspended ceiling installation
• stair layout and construction
• cabinet installation
 
 
Related subjects include:
 
• blueprint reading
• estimating
• CAD (Computer Aided Design)
• job-related math and English
 

Course Available: Grade 11
Course Length: 2 years
Placement: Regular
Credits: Up to 4 CTE credits a year
Admissions Criteria: Strong math skills, good fine and gross motor coordination,
and spatial abilities


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