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Carpentry - Houston Bissonnet
Program Info
Carpentry Program
The construction industry is constantly changing as new technologies are invented. These technologies must be supported by skilled technicians who understand fundamental carpentry principles.
The Carpentry program teaches these skills by exploring carpentry history, blueprint reading, framing structures with wood and metal, constructing stairs, installing windows, doors, cabinets, and countertops.
Carpentry Class Training
Hands-on training in carpentry includes:
- Basic Construction Core
- Intro to Carpentry, Tools and Building Materials
- Reading Plans and Site Layout
- Framing Floors and Walls
- Framing Roofs and Roof Coverings
- Windows and Doors and Exterior Finishes
- Stairs, Interior Walls and Ceilings
- Cabinets and Countertops
- Flooring and Interior Finishes
Students will learn basic math used in construction trades, the use of common hand and power tools, techniques used in framing a house, reading and drawing plans, estimating and scheduling, building stairs, installing flooring, and much more.
Carpentry Career Opportunities
Graduates of the carpentry program are qualified for entry-level positions as:
- Carpenters
- Door and Windows Installers
- Cabinet Installers
- Framers
- Roofers
