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Architecture & Construction

Carpentry

Be part of the exciting construction industry!

The Carpentry program prepares students for employment in the Construction and Manufacturing industries by teaching the skills of cutting shaping and installing building materials during the construction of buildings, ships, timber bridges, concrete formwork, and so much more.  Specialties within the carpentry field, such as rough, finish, trim, framing and formwork will be explored.

Carpentry students will experience all facets of the carpentry trade including: planning; management; finance; technical and production skills; underlying principles of technology; labor issues; community issues; and health, safety and environmental issues.

 

Additional Skills Covered:

  • Architectural & Engineering Measurement and Scale Drawing Techniques
  • Blueprint Reading and Code Interpretations
  • Building Construction Codes
  • Carpentry (Rough and Finish) Skills
  • Concrete Form, Place and Finish Techniques
  • Estimating Job Costs, Including Labor and Materials and Bidding Skills
  • Floor, Wall, Stair and Roof Calculations, Layout and Framing Skills
  • OSHA Safety Standards
  • Painting applications & 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 Skills

 

Industry Certification Exam & State Credential:

Students will be prepared to take an approved state and/or nationally recognized industry certification or licensure exam in their field of study.  Students who successfully earn the NCCER Carpentry 1 & 2 certifications may be eligible to enter the Carpentry Apprenticeship program at an accelerated level.

 

College Credit Transfer Opportunity and/or Advanced Standing:

Upon completion of the program and meeting eligibility requirements, including the attainment of an aligned industry certification, students may be awarded credits toward an Associate Degree by Broward College or the Florida College System.  Students must enroll within two (2) years of completing the program at Atlantic Technical College. Additional college credit may be awarded with the attainment of additional industry certifications.

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Job Outlook:

For information regarding Carpentry salaries/wages, visit floridajobs.org.

Enroll in our Carpentry program today.

For more information on the Carpentry program, sign up today for an ATC Program Information Session!

Advisor: [email protected]

Program Info

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