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Carpentry

CIP46.0201

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DCTS faculty are NCCER and Green Advantage® certified, providing students with opportunities to earn professional certifications while exploring new technique and trends in green building and LEED® design. Students learn building layout, framing, roofing, windows, doors, and trim.

On-site projects include sills, floor joists, stud walls, ceiling joists, rafters and a variety of materials. once students successfully complete each module and pass their test, their information is recorded in the NCCER National registry. Upon graduation, they can continue their education through local union apprenticeships, a variety of partnering college programs, or the Association of Builders and Contractors.

Students should expect to invest approximately $400 in specialized tools, uniforms, kits and reference books for this 3-year program.

 

Carpentry

Instructor: Anthony Rogers
Location: Aston Campus

Successful Students Need:

Algebra I, II, Geometry, Strong Mathematic Skills, Physics, Coordination, Manual Dexterity, Critical Thinking,Time Management, Judgment, Decision-making, Self Control, Attention to Detail

Career Opportunities:

with certifications, specialized training and/or apprenticeships

  • Cabinet Maker
  • Carpenter
  • Roofer

with 2-year college degrees

  • Architectural Drafter
  • Building Inspector
  • Construction Estimator
  • Project Manager

with 4-year college degrees or higher

  • Architect
  • Civil Engineer
  • Construction Engineer

Certifications:

  • PSHA Safety Certification
  • PA Skills Certificate
  • NCCER Core Carpentry
  • NCCER Level I
  • NCCER Level II

Advanced Credits:

Any college participating in state-wide Programs of Study, including:

 

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Penn College now offers green pathways for construction technology students!

This is a very important development for students interested in green building! This kind of program used to only be offered at a masters level. Degrees are now being offered on the undergrad level for students who are interested in pursuing studies in construction, engineering and architecture for green technology and sustainable design can start now. Credits that they earn for their work in Construction Cluster (Building Trades, Carpentry, Electricity, and HVAC) work toward a variety of associate degrees. Those students can participate in the new Bachelor’s program in sustainable design.

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Skills USA District 2 Competition

January 31, 2012
6:30 amto2:30 pm
February 1, 2012
6:30 amto2:30 pm

Selected students will compete in the Skills USA District 2 Competition at Western Montgomery Career and Technical Center.  Leadership Competitions are scheduled January 31; Skills Competitions are scheduled February 1.

We are tentatively holding February 2nd in calendar in case of snow.

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