Carpentry/Cabinetmaking
The Carpentry/Cabinetmaking Program is based upon the National Center for Construction, Education, and Research (NCCER) curriculum. The program is designed to provide the skills, knowledge and quality workmanship necessary to become a successful carpenter or cabinetmaker. Students gain hands-on experience in drafting blueprints, designing cabinetry products, framing, roofing and interior/exterior finishing. Students apply those skills to construct project homes on the Beloit and Hays campuses. Upon successful completion of the one-year program, students receive a Carpentry/Cabinetmaking Certificate.
Program Outcomes
- Sketch diagrams of building projects and manipulate them into working drawings.
- Demonstrate proper use of drafting tools and equipment to produce working drawings.
- Lay out building lines for footings and foundations. Setting batter boards and demonstrate correct use of leveling instruments.
- Construct floor, wall and roof systems. Apply framing square techniques for rafter and stair applications.
- Complete exterior wall and finishes including doors, windows and trim.
- Acquaint self with estimating of building materials and labor costs.
- Establish a working estimate of materials and labor from a working drawing or blueprint.
- Estimate and install wall and ceiling insulation on an existing structure.
- Hang, tape, and finish drywall on walls and ceilings. Complete interior finish process by painting, texturing and installing doors and trim.
- Develop a plan for designing and creating working drawings for cabinetry to complete interior finish process.
- Demonstrate proper and safe use of portable and stationary power tools.
- Exhibit construction methods used in the cabinet industry.
Tool List
Carpentry/Cabinetmaking Tool List – Beloit Campus
Message from the Beloit Instructor
Carpentry/Cabinetmaking Tool List – Hays Campus
Required Courses
First Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OSHA-110 | OSHA Training | 1 |
| CC-101 | Basic Drafting | 1 |
| CC-106 | Introductory Craft Skills | 3 |
| CC-107A | Carpentry Basics | 2 |
| CC-108 | Floors, Walls & Ceiling Framing | 4 |
| CC-109 | Roof Framing | 3 |
| SS-102 | Tech Connect | 0 |
| TOTAL | ||
Second Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CC-105 | Cabinetmaking | 4 |
| CC-107B | Carpentry Basics | 2 |
| CC-110 | Windows, Doors & Stairs | 3 |
| CC-111 | Interior Finish | 3 |
| CC-112 | Exterior Finish | 1 |
| TOTAL | ||
General Education Course Requirements
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS-100 | Computer Applications T▸ | 3 |
| MA-102 | Essential Math T▸ | 3 |
| SS-100 | General Psychology T▸ | 3 |
| TOTAL | ||
T▸ - Course eligible for transfer to a state university.
Additional Notes:
Optional: The Carpentry/Cabinetmaking program can be combined with other construction trade programs (Heavy Equipment Operation or Plumbing Heating and Air-Conditioning) to achieve an Associate of Applied Science degree in Building Construction Technology. *Note additional General Education courses required.
Post Graduate Jobs
| Job Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Project Managers Metal Building Co. | $40,000 |
| Cabinet Shops | $15 |
| Residential Framing Crew | $18 |
| General Contractor | $60,000 |
| Laborer Forman and Lead Carpenters | $22 |
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Transfer Options
This Program is available in
Beloit
and
Hays
Department Chair
Beloit: Mike Cheney
Hays: Brandon Jacobs
