Madisonville Community College Carpentry Program

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Carpentry

Program advisor: Eddie Marks

Admission Requirements:

The following should be submitted to the Office of Admissions for admission to this program:

Application for admission (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
High School transcript or GED
ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET scores
Transcripts of all previous college work
Age verification (must be 16 years of age)

Available Credentials

Diploma

Area	Hours to Complete
Construction Carpenter	57

Certificate

Area	Hours to Complete
Carpenter Helper	17
Residential Carpenter	38
Residential Roofer	12
Rough Carpenter	28
Residential Site Layout Assistant	18

Program Description

The Carpentry Technology program offers training in residential and commercial building needed in the workforce today. This training includes classes in safety, blueprint reading, tools and materials, framing, interior and exterior finishing, roofing, cabinets, and concrete work.

Instruction methods include lecture, videos, and demonstrations. Application and practice of skills is accomplished through exercises in the lab and at actual construction sites.

The Carpentry Technology class works with Habitat for Humanity whenever possible to practice the carpentry skills they have learned.

Employment Opportunities

Beginning Carpenters are usually employed as helpers or apprentices. Many work in the construction industry and help to build commercial structures. Many go into residential construction or the remodeling of residential property.

Length of Program

Students should plan on four semesters and one summer session. Program classes are offered in the mornings and support classes are offered in the afternoons.

Certificates available for those who do not want to pursue a diploma include:

Residential Carpenter
Construction Forms Helper
Carpenter Helper
Rough Carpenter
Residential Site Layout Assistant
Residential Roofer

Classes Needed

Construction Carpenter Diploma

BRX 120 Basic Blueprint Reading
BRX 220 Blueprint Reading for Construction
CAR 126 Introduction to Construction Carpentry
CAR 127 Introduction to Construction Carpentry Lab
CAR 140 Site Layout and Foundations
CAR 141 Site Layout and Foundations Lab
CAR 150 Construction Forms
CAR 151 Construction Forms Lab
CAR 190 Floor and Wall Framing
CAR 191 Floor and Wall Framing Lab
CAR 196 Ceiling and Roof Framing
CAR 197 Ceiling and Roof Framing Lab
CAR 200 Interior and Exterior Finish
CAR 201 Interior and Exterior Finish Lab
CAR 240 Cabinet Construction and Installation
CAR 241 Cabinet Construction and Installation Lab
CAR 299 Cooperative Education Program
CIS 100 Introduction to Computers
EFM 100 Personal Financial Management
ISX 100 Industrial Safety
MTH 100 Fundamentals of Mathematics
WPP 200 Workplace Principles

This curriculum guide is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. Students should always choose classes in cooperation with the academic advisor to ensure that all degree requirements are being met.