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Course Description

Pre-Apprenticeship Carpentry Training Part A Learn to use the right tools for the job on entry-level carpentry skills. Explore job site safety concepts. Interpret construction drawings and written specifications in accordance with construction building codes. Learn use and handling of lumber, masonry, composite building materials, engineered building materials, fasteners, anchors and adhesives. Distinguish between flooring systems, components and methods for construction. Obtain OSHA General Construction and Environmental Protection Agency Section 608 certification. $1874 includes $674 fee. Corequisites: CIT-302 Pre-Apprenticeship Carpentry Training Part B, and NRN-332 Heartsaver CPR/First Aid. Note: Must be 18 or older to enroll. Cost includes instruction, textbook and supplies. There are additional costs for NRN-332, HeartSaver CPR/First Aid.

Learner Outcomes

Identify and describe the proper methods of use and handling for lumber, masonry, composite building materials, engineered building materials, fasteners, anchors, and adhesives: Identify and demonstrate safe use and maintenance of PPE, hand and power tools; Interpret construction drawings and written specifications in accordance with construction building codes; Distinguish between flooring systems including components and methods for the constructions using common lumber and/or engineered building materials; Employ mathmatic calculations including basic operations, geometric principles, and algebric processes to estimate, measure, and layout materials.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
PreApprenticeship Carpentry A
Section Schedule
Feb 02, 2026 to Mar 25, 2026
Type
In Person
Days
M, W
Time
9:30AM to 10:30AM
Dates
Feb 02, 2026 to Mar 11, 2026
Type
In Person
Days
M, W
Time
10:30AM to 2:00PM
Dates
Feb 02, 2026 to Mar 11, 2026
Type
Online
Dates
Feb 02, 2026 to Mar 25, 2026
Type
In Person
Days
M, W
Time
9:30AM to 10:30AM
Dates
Mar 23, 2026 to Mar 25, 2026
Type
In Person
Days
M, W
Time
10:30AM to 2:00PM
Dates
Mar 23, 2026 to Mar 25, 2026
Schedule
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Contact Hours
84.0
Location
  • Main Campus
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Hybrid  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $1,864.00 Click here to get more information
Seniors (60+) non-credit $664.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
CEUs
8.4 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Feb 01, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Feb 01, 2026
Section Notes

Note: Section 101 is hybrid with mandatory face-to-face meetings from 9:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays at Arnold campus. No class March 16 and 18.

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