Construction Technology: Carpentry Track Diploma

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Diploma: Construction Technology, Carpentry Track

Length: Five semesters

Purpose: A shortage of qualified workers in construction carpentry and framing has created the need for trained personnel in the construction industry. The Construction Technology Carpentry Diploma track is designed for those seeking entry level employment as construction contractors, carpenters, and building framers. The Carpentry Diploma (including the integrated Carpentry Career Studies Certificate) provides building and construction training based on the current Virginia adoption of the International Building Code (IRC). In addition, the track provides training and a pathway that can lead to a number of construction related credentials including Contractor Licensure and OSHA 10-30 Construction Industry Safety Training.

Occupational Objectives:
Contractor (Home Improvement Contractor HIC)
Entry Level Carpenter
Entry Level Building Framer

Admission Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Construction Technology Diploma Program requires competency in English ENF 1 and Math Essentials MTE 1-3 as demonstrated through the placement and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required ENF or MTE units or equivalent.

The following list is a suggested sequence in which students may plan their class schedules to ensure graduation in two years.

First Semester

BLD 99 Supervised Study in Carpentry 1 credits *
BLD 110 Introduction to Construction 3 credits
BLD 131 Carpentry Framing I 5 credits *
BLD 215 OSHA 30 Construction Safety 2 credits
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 12

Second Semester

BLD 105 Shop Practices and Procedures 2 credits
BLD 111 Blueprint Reading and the Building Code 3 credits
ENG 100 Basic Occupational Communication 3 credits
BLD 132 Carpentry Framing II 5 credits *
BLD 200 Sustainable Construction 3 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 16

Summer Semester

BLD 190 Coordinated Internship 3 credits *
or
BLD 198 Seminar and Project 3 credits *

Suggested Credits for Semester: 3

Third Semester

BLD 101 Construction Management I 3 credits
BLD 133 Carpentry Framing III 5 credits *
BLD 199 Supervised Study in Carpentry 1 credits
Elective Core Elective 3 credits **
MTH 111 Basic Technical Mathematics3 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 15

Fourth Semester

BLD 39 Building Code for Carpenters 3 credits
BLD 134 Carpentry Framing IV 5 credits *
BLD 290 Coordinated Internship 3 credits
or
BLD 298 Seminar and Project 3 credits
MTH 130 Fundamentals of Reasoning 3 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 14

Total Minimum Credits Required for this Curriculum: 60

*Integrated 24 credit Carpentry Career Studies Certificate

**Core Electives: AIR 121 , AIR 122 , BLD 140 , BLD 141 , BLD 142 , ELE 110 , ELE 115 , ELE 127

NOTE: Students may only earn ONE Construction Technology Diploma. Completion of additional coursework in multiple Construction Technology tracks MAY lead to the awarding of Career Studies Certificates in the other tracks, if appropriate. Consult with your faculty advisor if you wish to earn multiple awards.

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