Carpenter
Certificate
Learn the skills that can put you on a path toward a meaningful, creative career, or a lucrative side business.
In this certificate program, you will learn about building codes, worksite safety, blueprint reading, and how to layout, cut, fabricate, erect, install, and repair wooden structures and fixtures using hand and power tools.
Title IV Financial Aid eligible: Yes
Location
Downtown Campus
Contact Information
Applied Technology Division
Dean: 520.206.7134
Lead Faculty: 520.206.7137
Program Advisor: 520.206.7018
Information Sessions
Program Information
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Careers
Completing this program can lead to employment in a variety of different careers. Here are some examples of occupations related to this program with associated Pima County-based annual median wages. Some careers may require additional education or training. Source: EMSI
| Occupation | Annual Median Wage |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades Workers | $47,107 |
| Carpenters | $31,181 |
Academic Options
Continue your studies by taking classes in the Building and Construction associate's degree program.
Program Requirements 2020-2021
Required Courses
A grade of C or better is required for graduation.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| BCT 101 or BCT 102 |
Principles of Construction Building Materials |
3 |
| BCT 105* | Professionalism in Service, Construction Math, Basic Rigging | 3 |
| BCT 107* | Basic Safety, Hand and Power Tools, Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| BCT 120 | Blueprint Reading for Construction | 3 |
| BCT 123 | Concrete/Masonry | 3 |
| BCT 145 | Carpentry I | 4 |
| BCT 146 | Woodworking I | 3 |
| BCT 147 | Woodworking II | 3 |
| Subtotal | 25 | |
Required Support Courses
A grade of C or better is required for graduation.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| CSA 100 | Computer Literacy | 1 |
| GTM 105** | Applied Technical Mathematics | 3 |
| GTW 101 or WRT 101 or WRT 154 |
Writing for Trades and Technical Occupations English Composition 1 [SUN# ENG1101] Career Communication |
3 |
| STU 100 | College Success and Career Planning | 1 |
| Subtotal | 8 | |
| Total | 33 | |
* BCT 100, 112 and 115 substitutes for BCT 105. BCT 111, 113 and 114 substitutes for BCT 107.
** GTM 105 or a MAT course 100-level or higher
Program/Major/Concentration Codes: CRTCPT/CPT1
Gainful Employment Disclosure
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