Carpentry Program Outline

 

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Carpentry Program Outline

*Instruction Sets*
Your accredited Carpentry learning program includes seven Instruction Sets designed to take you step-by-step through the knowledge and skills you'll employ in your new career as a Carpenter.
*Here's how it works*
You receive the first course as soon as your enrollment has been accepted, and other courses will follow as you complete your  classes in training , Here is an overview of what you'll learn and the order in which you'll access your lessons:

*Starting Your Program* Orientation and overview of the curse  *Introduction to Building Trades* Career opportunities in the carpentry industry; demand for skilled workers; professional organizations; safety concerns. Practical *Understanding Construction Drawings* Reading blueprints; floor plans; sections and elevations; plot and foundation plans. *Lumber, Building Materials, and Fasteners* Types of wood and lumber; how to inspect for quality; types of engineered panels and lumber products; fastening tools. *Hand Tools and Power Tools* Types of hand tools for layout, boring, fastening, dismantling; types of power tools: saws, drills, drivers, planes, routers, sanders, staplers, and nailers; types of stationary power tools. *Foundations and Concrete Work* Procedures for creating and using concrete; repairing drainage problems; types of foundations. *Floor Framing* Types of frame construction; layout and construction of the floor frame; preventing termite attacks. Exterior and Interior Wall Framing and Stair Framing (includes ladder and scaffolding instruction) Procedures, tools, and parts for framing interior and exterior walls; erecting scaffolding and ladders; constructing and framing stairways and stairwells. *Roof Framing, Cornices, and Roofing* Procedures to construct roofs and cornices. *Windows, Doors, and Insulation* Procedures for installing windows, exterior doors, insulation, and ventilation. *Siding, Porches, and Decks* Procedures for applying siding; construction of porches and decks; tools and supplies. Drywall Techniques Necessary tools and materials; hanging techniques; procedures for taping and sanding. Interior Finish Types of interior doors; installation methods; application of trim; finishing stairs. Finish Floors and Ceilings Types of wood floors; layout of wood floors and tile; installing suspended or tile ceilings.