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Intro to Carpentry Trades

Why Carpentry Trades?

Charter Oak Adult Education offers hands-on carpentry programs in cabinet making and a carpentry pre-apprentice through Southwest Carpenters Union. Becoming a union tradesperson can be a highly rewarding career. The benefits and pay are good and students are able to start their career at an early age, without the worry of student loan debt. Charter Oak Adult Education’s Carpentry Trades program offers students hands-on training and education needed to qualify for apprenticeships and secure a career in the carpentry profession.

Hands-on Apprenticeship

As you enter one of the nation’s leading industries, you’ll learn the best and safest practices—while earning a fair wage. You’ll experience the sense of community that characterizes the carpentry trade. Even in the first year of your apprenticeship, you and your family will enjoy the benefits of a training program that pays, as you take the first steps towards a rewarding career.

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What jobs will I qualify for?

Once you complete this program, here are different types of careers you can apply for that relate to this certification.

Carpentry Trade certified professionals may qualify for a range of lucrative positions including

Carpenter

Lead Carpenter 

Finish Carpenter

Foreman Carpenter

Structural Carpenter

Carpentry Trades courses flow chart of our signature program Level 1, Level 2, Student receives a letter of recommendation and Level 3
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Carpentry Trades Pathway

This course is designed to give an overview of the various components of residential construction and building techniques used throughout the country. The course is intended for students who are interested in the many regarding careers in the construction industry. Students will learn about and use basic hand tools and power tools with much emphasis on maintenance and safe operation of these tools. They will learn about standard lumber, engineered lumber, nails, fasteners, sheathing, materials, and various other building materials that are utilized in the construction industry. Carpentry students will gain an understanding of Math practices that are commonly used in the construction industry. Students will learn framing techniques such as balloon and platform framing. They will learn to frame floors, walls, ceilings, and learn about the various types of roof framing that are used in today’s construction industry. In this course, students will gain general knowledge regarding the reading and interpretation of blueprints, building codes, and safety regulations. This Carpenter Trades course utilized the Carer Connections curriculum developed by the Carpenters Union, to teach students the most up-to-date carpentry skills that are in demand in today’s construction industry.

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Intro to Carpentry Trades

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