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.

Carpentry Skills and Construction Techniques

Students receive training in:

• Architectural and engineering measurements and scale drawing 
• Blueprint reading and code interpretation 
• Building construction codes 
• Rough and finish carpentry 
• Concrete form, placement, and finishing techniques 
• Job cost estimating, including labor, materials, and bidding 
• Floor, wall, stair, and roof calculations, layout, and framing 
• OSHA safety standards 
• Painting applications and finish techniques 
• Residential and commercial construction techniques 
• Roofing systems 
• Safe use of power tools, hand tools, and other equipment 
• Site layout and surveying 
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Program Costs:

*Prices are subject to change.

 

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]