Carpentry
Technical Diploma — Downtown Milwaukee and Oak Creek Campuses
Program code: 31-410-1
This page was last updated in October 2006.
Overview — Carpentry is a two-semester technical diploma program designed to prepare you for employment in the construction of residential and commercial structures. The curriculum consists of reading construction drawings and learning about the materials commonly used by carpenters. Practical experience is given in the use of power and hand tools used by carpenters.
Career Outlook — As long as structures are built and remodeled, there will be a need for carpenters. Houses are just one type of building that carpenters work on. Shopping centers, office complexes and hotels are other structures requiring their skills. Graduates of the program may obtain employment as carpenters, carpenter apprentices, rough carpenters, form carpenters, carpenter’s helpers and finish carpenters.
Career Preparation and Expected Learning Outcomes — Employers expect you as a graduate of the program to be able to:
- Read blueprints and follow directions
- Identify construction materials and use those materials properly
- Climb ladders and work on scaffolds
- Use power saws and other construction equipment
- Assemble materials according to layout markings
Preparation for Admission — The following is required for admission to the program:
- Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment
High school drafting and construction courses are desirable. To be successful in the program, you will need to be able to work on ladders and scaffolds, and work outdoors in all kinds of weather. Manual dexterity is a must. A high school diploma or GED is recommended.
Possible Careers:
Carpenter
Carpenter Apprentice
Finish Carpenter
Form Carpenter
Related Programs:
Architectural Woodworking/Cabinetmaking
Bricklaying/Masonry
Preparatory Plumbing
For more information, call:
Downtown Milwaukee Campus — 414-297-MATC
Oak Creek Campus — 414-571-4500
Curriculum effective 2007-2008.
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SIXTEEN-WEEK TERMS |
Credits |
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Hours |
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CABMIL-340 |
Millwork for Carpenters ‡ |
2 |
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2r 2s |
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CARP-301 |
House Framing ‡ |
5 |
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10s |
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CARP-302 |
OSHA/First Aid ‡ |
1 |
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2r |
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CARP-304 |
House Framing Fundamentals ‡ |
3 |
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4r 2s |
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CARP-351 |
Building Materials |
1 |
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2r |
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CARP-380 |
Arithmetic for Carpenters |
1 |
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2r |
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CARP-385 |
Blueprint Reading 1 ‡ |
2 |
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4r |
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SOCSCI-330 |
Applied Economics and Human Relations |
1 |
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2r |
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CABMIL-341 |
Millwork Techniques ‡ |
2 |
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2r 2s |
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CARP-303 |
Roof Framing ‡ |
5 |
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2r 8s |
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CARP-306 |
Exterior and Interior Finishing ‡ |
5 |
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4r 6s |
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CARP-383 |
Quantity Survey ‡ |
2 |
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4r |
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CARP-387 |
Commercial Blueprint Reading ‡ |
1 |
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2r |
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ENG-345 |
Communications 1 |
1 |
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2r |
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TOTAL CREDITS: 32 |
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Hours per Week: r = related, s = shop
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
For course descriptions, class times and locations, visit INFOnline.
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