Carpentry

Carpentry introduces students to skills and knowledge gained by building a custom house on a job site. Students learn skills; including blueprint reading, computerized house design, framing, insulation, roofing, window and door install, dry walling, siding painting, and installing doors, trim, and cabinetry. Carpenters must be able to measure and cut out materials using hand and power tools. They should enjoy working both indoors and outdoors.

Students will learn to:

Work in all aspects of construction including framing, roofing, cabinetmaking, and finish carpentry
Generate blueprints and 3D computer drawings using advanced architectural software
Work on various construction projects throughout the community
Apply knowledge and skills to build custom cabinets using computer-aided design software and a CNC router
Operate tools and some heavy equipment

POTENTIAL CAREERS

JATC Union Career Opportunities - Carpenter, Plaster and Cement Finishers, Millwright, Pile Driver, Laborer, Floor Covering, Non-Union Carpenter in Commercial and Residential
Commercial or Residential Cabinet Manufacturing
Computer Design using Cabinet Vision/En-Route
Safety Coordinator

Construction Management

Project Manager

Architect

Civil Engineer

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS & Training

Career Connections Certificates Level I, II, and III Certifications

Tubular Scaffolding Certification

OSHA 10 hour Safety Certification

Forklift Training

Scissor and Boom Lift Training

Skid Loader and Mini Excavator training

CAREER TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION

Skills USA

COLLEGE CREDIT OPTIONS

While attending Vantage Career Center, Vantage students have the opportunity to participate in college credit plus courses. Contact Student Services for more information.

CAREER ADVANCED PLACEMENT

Career Pathways

A Career Pathway is a collective look at education, training, wage, and outlook information for related occupations. The Vantage Carpentry program can be part of the Career Pathways listed below. Whether a student is interested in going to college, getting a certificate, or working right after high school, career pathways can be customized for any ambition or plan.

Construction Management I

Construction Management II

Government Compliance