Presents an introduction to carpentry, with an emphasis on
residential/light construction. Introduces basic carpentry
terminology. Covers identification and proper use of hand and
power tools common to the industry, construction materials,
construction techniques, safety precautions, working drawings
and the team approach to construction. Lecture 3 hours per week.
GENERAL COURSE PURPOSE To introduce the students to the language
and general concepts of residential/light construction, enabling
them to effectively participate in a carpentry crew. ENTRY LEVEL
COMPETENCIES Ability to work with whole numbers, common
fractions, and measurement; ability to read basic construction
text. Basic verbal communication skills and basic problem
solving. Upon successful completion of this course students will
be able to: