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Saint Paul College Programs
Carpentry
Program Requirements
Carpentry Diploma
| Course | Cr | |
|---|---|---|
| CARP 1410 | Project Estimating | 3 |
| CARP 1420 | Construction Blueprint Reading | 2 |
| CARP 1430 | Intro to Carpentry and Hand Tools | 3 |
| CARP 1510 | Intermediate Carpentry | 5 |
| CARP 1521 | Building Technology | 5 |
| CARP 1522 | Power Tool and Shop Procedures | 5 |
| CARP 2410 | Advanced Carpentry | 6 |
| CARP 2421 | Fieldwork and Carpentry Procedures | 5 |
| CARP 2422 | Carpentry Concrete Technology and Installation | 5 |
| MATH 1411 | Applied Mathematics | 3 |
| Total Program Credits | 42 |
Course Descriptions
CARP 1410 Project Estimating
Review basic arithmetic, algebra and geometry as it relates to carpentry. Students will learn construction terminology and estimate building costs. 3C/3/0/0
CARP 1420 Construction Blueprint Reading
Covers reading and interpreting blueprints used in the construction industry. Lines, abbreviations, symbols, parts of the blueprints, specifications and isometric drawings will be included in this class. 2C/2/0/0
CARP 1430 Introduction to Carpentry & Handtools
Learn to make drawings and sketches used in construction and learn to use basic carpentry handtools. (Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in CARP 1420). 3C/1/2/0
CARP 1510 Intermediate Carpentry
Safety, job site working conditions and trade requirements, construction materials, building codes and residential construction concepts are included in this class. (Prerequisite(s): CARP 1410, CARP 1420, & CARP 1430). 5C/4/1/0
CARP 1521 Building Technology
Covers practice on the safe use of portable power tools and stationary shop equipment. Students gain familiarity with materials used in the construction industry and procedures used in the erection of residential and light commercial buildings. (Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in CARP 1510). 5C/0/5/0
CARP 1522 Power Tool and Shop Procedures
Continuation of CARP 1521. Includes practice on the safe use of portable power tools and stationary shop equipment. Students gain familiarity with materials used in the construction industry and procedures used in the erection of residential and light commercial buildings. (Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in CARP 1510). 5C/1/4/0
CARP 2410 Advanced Carpentry
Covers the methods and features of the instruments used by carpenters in laying out buildings. Cabinet installation, job seeking, soil types and excavations, properties of concrete and equipment, and procedures used in the erection of commercial construction projects are included in this class. (Prerequisite(s): CARP 1510, CARP 1521, CARP 1522). 6C/4/2/0
CARP 2421 Fieldwork and Carpentry Procedures
Provides hands-on experience with the optic and electronic instruments used in laying out buildings. Erect scaffold systems and concrete forming systems used on commercial building projects. (Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in CARP 2410). 5C/1/4/0
CARP 2422 Carpentry Concrete Technology and Installation
Continuation of CARP 2421. Get hands-on experience with the optic and electronic instruments used in laying out buildings. Erect scaffold systems and concrete forming systems used on commercial building projects. (Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in CARP 2410). 5C/1/4/0
MATH 1411 Applied Mathematics
This course is required for students in certain trade programs. This course is designed to help students develop the numerical skills needed to perform tasks in their trade. Topics in this course include whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, plane geometry, word problems relevant to the trades, use of the TI-36 calculator (or equivalent), and the metric system. (Placement into this course will be according to college assessment score or successful completion of MATH 0742 with a grade of "C" or better). 3C/2/1/0
