Carpentry
Program Description
The Carpentry program prepares students for employment in construction. Initially, students are taught the basic use of hand tools and begin projects to sharpen their woodworking skills. Students also use portable power tools in house construction, including framing exterior trim, roofing, and side walling. Once hand skills have been mastered, students learn to use many types of modern equipment such as table saws, planers, and lathes. Students are also introduced to entry-level CAD design.
When the basics have been mastered, students will then participate in construction projects outside of school. These projects, including remodeling, historical renovations, and housing, take place in New Bedford, Dartmouth, and Fairhaven.
Course of Study
Freshman
Exploratory
Sophomore
6072 Builder’s Math I
6172 Residential Construction Techniques
7072 (10) Carpentry Shop
Junior
6073 Builder’s Math I
6173 Carpentry Technology I
6273 Construction Drawing I
7073 (11) Carpentry Shop
Senior
6074 Builder’s Math II
6174 Carpentry Technology II
6274 Construction Drawing II
7074 (12) Carpentry Shop
Career Opportunities
Apprentice Carpenter
Architect
Building Contractor
Building Maintenance
Building/Home Inspector
Cabinet Maker
Carpenter
Civil Engineer
CNC Operator
Construction Consultant
Construction Estimator
Construction Laborer
Contract Administrator
Cost Estimator
Dry Waller
Environmental Engineer
General Contractor
Insurance Appraiser
Laminator
Project Manager
Property Manager
Real Estate Agent
Real Estate Developer
Roofer
Siding Installer
Surveyor