Architecture & Construction
Carpentry
Prepare for a Career in Carpentry and Construction
Atlantic Technical College’s Carpentry program prepares students for employment in the construction and manufacturing industries through classroom instruction and hands-on training. Students learn to cut, shape, install, and finish building materials used in residential and commercial construction.
Training covers rough and finish carpentry, framing, trim work, concrete formwork, blueprint reading, site layout, estimating, and construction safety. Students also develop planning, management, technical, and production skills used across the carpentry trade.
Additional Skills Covered:
- Architectural and engineering measurements and scale drawing
- Blueprint reading and code interpretation
- Building construction codes
- Carpentry (rough and finish) skills
- Concrete form, placement, and finishing techniques
- Estimating job costs, including labor, materials, and bidding skills
- Floor, wall, stair, and roof calculations; layout and framing skills
- OSHA 10 hour safety
- OSHA safety standards
- Painting applications and finish techniques
- Residential and commercial construction techniques
- Roofing systems
- Safety procedures for the use of power tools, hand tools, and other equipment
- Site layout and surveying
Admission Requirements
- 16 years of age or older
- Attend an ATC Program Information Session
- Basic skills testing or exemption
- Meet with program counselor/advisor
Program Costs:
| Item | In-State Fees | Out-of-State Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,360 | $13,440 |
| Lab Fee | $480 | $480 |
| Basic Skills Test | $15 | $15 |
| Registration Fee (non-refundable) | $125 | $125 |
| Annual Student Activity Fee | $20 | $20 |
| Tuition & Fees Total | $4,000 | $14,080 |
Industry Certification and State Credential Exams
Students will be prepared to take an approved state or nationally recognized industry certification or licensure exam in their field of study. Exam costs are additional; however, students may qualify for reimbursement of exam costs after passing. Contact the program counselor or advisor for more information.
College Credit Transfer Opportunity and Advanced Standing
After completing the Carpentry program, students may be eligible to receive free associate degree transfer credits from Broward College or another Florida state college. Additional college credit may be available through the attainment of industry certifications.
To learn more and determine eligibility, review the Broward Technical Colleges articulation agreements or contact the program counselor or advisor.
Get Started
Ready to build practical carpentry skills and prepare for opportunities in the construction industry?
Attend an Atlantic Technical College Program Information Session to learn more about program requirements, training, costs, and enrollment steps.
Program Counselor:
Vania Humphrey
[email protected]
Program Information:
Program Length:
1200 hours (approximately 12 months – full-time)
Program Offered:
August & January
Delivery Method:
Traditional – 100% Classroom-based
Days & Times:
Traditional:
Monday – Friday
7:05 a.m. – 1:50 p.m.
Job Outlook:
For information regarding Carpentry
salaries/wages, visit floridajobs.org/
