Residential Carpenter Assistant
Carpenters construct and repair building frameworks and structures—such as stairways, doorframes, partitions, and rafters—made from wood and other materials. They also may install kitchen cabinets, siding, and drywall.
Residential Carpenter Assistant
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Courses
Introduction to Construction Technology
Foor & Wall Framing
Exterior & Interior Finishing
Ceiling Roof Framing
Career Ready
NCCR
OSHA 10
Post Secondary Education
Elizabethtown Community & Technical College
Associate in Applied Science Construction Technology
Program Information
Work environment
Because carpenters are involved in many types of construction, from building highways and bridges to installing kitchen cabinets, they work both indoors and outdoors. The work is sometimes strenuous, and carpenters have a higher rate of injuries and illnesses than the national average.
How to Become a Carpenter
Although most carpenters learn their trade through an apprenticeship, some learn on the job, starting as a helper.
Pay
The median annual wage for carpenters was $45,170 in May 2017.
Job Outlook
Employment of carpenters is projected to grow 8 percent from 2016 to 2026, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Increased levels of new homebuilding and remodeling activity will require more carpenters.
Courses
Carpentry Career Pathway 4 Year Course of Studies
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