This program concentrates on training apprentices to the specific levels required for the construction industry and has been approved by the State of California Department of Apprenticeship Standards. It includes safety, blueprint reading, residential and commercial construction processes, building codes, estimation, and various carpentry topics.
Carpenter technicians are in high demand. The carpenters industry is not able to hire the amount of certified employees needed to fill the workforce and meet the needs of the industry. Students that are in this apprenticeship program are currently working in the carpenters industry.

Student Learning Outcomes
✔ demonstrate safe working practices in a field construction environment.
✔ demonstrate proper selection, use, care, preparation, and handling of the carpenter's tools of the trade.
✔ analyze, interpret, and apply national building codes relating to carpentry.
✔ analyze and interpret residential and commercial construction blueprints.
✔ evaluate, layout, and construct various systems such as floor, wall, roof, and concrete form.
✔ evaluate and layout a building site using architectural and other related drawings.
✔ calculate elevations by using an engineer's rod and various leveling devices.
✔ estimate and order material for construction projects.
✔ identify and select appropriate materials for each phase of construction.