Carpentry Certificate - 30 credits
Program Area: Carpentry (Fall 2021)
***REMEMBER TO REGISTER EARLY***
Program Description
The Carpentry program prepares students
to build and repair structures in compliance
with existing codes. Students learn skills
needed for residential and commercial
construction including blueprint reading,
material estimating, cabinet building, and
framing. Students will work with a variety of
hand tools, power tools, and construction
equipment, and have learning experiences
both on and off-campus.
Program Outcomes
• Frame floors, walls, roofs using wood
and steel.
• Install exterior finish components.
• Install interior finish components.
• Coordinate construction activities.
• Perform construction activities safely.
Pre-program Requirements
To begin your carpentry career, you need to
be at a specific skill level in English/reading
and mathematics.
Required Courses
Number
Name
Credits
Term
CARP1402
OSHA Training
1
CARP1404
Tool and Machine Safety
1
CARP1406
Blueprint Reading
2
CARP1410*
Framing Principles I
2
CARP1412*
Carpentry Framing Lab I
1
CARP1413*
Carpentry Framing Lab II
4
CARP1416*
Roof Covering
1
CARP1418*
Cabinetmaking I
1
CARP1420*
Carpentry Leveling and
Layout Methods
1
CARP1422*
Metal Framing
1
CARP1408*
Foundations and Concrete
1
CARP1502*
Interior Finish I
1
CARP1504*
Carpentry Interior Lab I
1
CARP1505*
Carpentry Interior Lab II
3
CARP1508*
Exterior Finish I
1
CARP1510*
Carpentry Exterior Lab I
1
CARP1511*
Carpentry Exterior Lab II
3
CARP1518*
Cabinetmaking II
2
CARP1520*
Estimating for Carpentry
2
Total Credits 30
*Requires a prerequisite or a concurrent course
English/Reading:
• Eligible for ENGL 1106 - College Composition I, or
• Completion of ENGL/READ 0950/0955 (or equivalent or higher). ENGL/READ 0950/0955 may
be taken concurrently with Semester I coursework
.
Mathematics:
• A score of 250 or higher on the Arithmetic portion of the Accuplacer.
There are other ways to qualify. Visit
Course Placement
(lsc.edu/course-placement) to find out more.
For interpretation of test results and selection of appropriate coursework;
or general information about the program, admissions, financial aid, and getting started at LSC,
contact the
professional advsing team
([email protected]) or 218-733-7601
Carpentry Certificate - 30 credits
Program Area: Carpentry (Fall 2021)
***REMEMBER TO REGISTER EARLY***
For more information about the Carpentry Certificate including course descriptions, course
prerequisites, the program report, and potential career opportunities, see the
program website
(https://degrees.lsc.edu/carpentry-construction/)
or
Contact Faculty Advisor,
John Calcaterra
(john.calcaterra@lsc.edu) at 218-733-1055
CIP Code: 46.0201
Minnesota State Program ID: 13-100-2017
LSC Major ID: 5322
AASC Approval: 2/15/2017
Updated: 2/1/2021
All courses in diploma and/or certificate programs are acceptable for credit toward Lake Superior College degree programs as indicated on
individual program planners. This is not a contract; Lake Superior College reserves the right to change the planner as necessary. This
document is available in alternative formats upon request, by contacting Disability Services
or (218) 733-7650 or MRS/TTY (800) 627-3529.