CAR - Carpentry Course Description

CAR 133 Construction Framing & Safety
Credits: 4
CAR 133 uses hands-on techniques to illustrate basic framing methods and materials. Floor/wall and roof framing will be discussed, demonstrated, and taught. There will be extensive utilization of modern and western residential framing methods. The course will also include 10 hours of OSHA approved safety instruction which will qualify you for a 10-hour safety card.

CAR 134 Exterior Finishes and Trim
Credits: 4
CAR 134 uses hands-on techniques to illustrate exterior moisture, trim, and exterior doors and window installation. Student will explore various residential materials and methods. Estimation of time and material will be discussed as well as general business practices.

CAR 136 Remodeling, Renovation, and Additions
Credits: 4
CAR 136 covers conversions of attic and basement spaces to usable living spaces and additions for renovation to existing residential structures, including kitchens and baths. The course examines materials scheduling, estimation, and construction methods.

CAR 144 Interior Trim & Finish Methods
Credits: 4
CAR 144 uses hands-on techniques to illustrate basic interior finishing methods. This class guides you through the techniques used in sheetrock, tape and texture, interior doors, and trim, and basic cabinet installation.

CAR 155 Interior Trim-Built-ins
Credits: 4
CAR 155 covers design and build processes for custom built-in cabinetry. Taken in conjunction with CAR 156, this course explores the variety of materials and methods of work to create anything from closet storage shelves to a built-in entertainment center.

CAR 156 Shop Tools: Stationary, Hand, and Portable
Credits: 4
CAR 156 covers the safe use and care of stationary, hand, and portable tools. This course is designed to help you develop skills through tool utilization to pass competency and safety tests for each tool. You will study standard practices for bench carpentry through the actual construction of a project.

CAR 165 Shop Carpentry
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
CAR 165 focuses on the non-site, shop carpenter and includes jig and pattern making, stationary power tool maintenance and adjustment, machining of woods, and techniques unique to shops, cabinetmakers and mill-workers.

CAR 166 Stair Design & Construction
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: CAR 156 or permission of instructor.
CAR 166 focuses on both site and offsite stair lay-out and construction. You will have a chance to explore various techniques for building the stairs and millwork involved in the construction and installation of handrail assemblies.

CAR 253 Advanced Interior Trim Cabinet/Countertops
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: CAR 156, or permission of instructor.
CAR 253 emphasizes an indepth/hands-on look at all components of cabinet-making, installation and countertops. It includes construction of traditional (face-frame) and European cabinets. It covers hardware applications and installation, and countertop construction, ranging from laminates to solid surface.

CAR 275 Special Topics
Credits: 1 - 6
Prerequisite: CAR 156 or permission of instructor.
CAR 275 provides you with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest.

CAR 280 Technical Project
Credits: 4 - 12
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
CAR 280 enables you to participate in individual study on a special project which is related to the plumbing program. This technical project consists of a written and approved proposal and scheduled progress reports.

CAR 282 Internship
Credits: 0.5 - 12
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
CAR 282 provides students with prior course work an opportunity to apply their course studies.

CAR 285 Independent Study
Credits: 0.5 - 12
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
CAR 285 provides you the opportunity to work with the instructor on a specific area with specific objectives and a predetermined project completion date.

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