Carpentry, Basic
College of Rural Community Development
907-474-7143
http://www.uaf.edu/rural/
Occupational Endorsement
The occupational endorsement in basic carpentry is the beginning for both a career in the construction industry and pursuing a certificate and degree in construction trades technology. Training consists of basic construction safety, introduction to hand and power tools, construction mathematics, floor systems, roof framing, and window and exterior door installation. Students develop a basic understanding of how to communicate, understand, anticipate and complete the work on a construction job site. Applicants must be 16 years old to be admitted.
Complete the following admissions requirement:
- Be at least 16 years old by the first day of the semester in which you are admitted.
Minimum Requirements for Occupational Endorsement: 14.5 credits
Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| Occupational Endorsement Requirements | ||
| Complete the occupational endorsement requirements. | ||
| Program Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| CTT F100 | Construction Technology Core | 3 |
| or CTT F101 and CTT F102 and CTT F103 | Basic Construction Safety and Introduction to Hand and Power Tools and Introduction to Blueprint Reading | |
| CTT F106 | Construction Mathematics | 3 |
| CTT F110 | Residential Carpentry I | 8.5 |
| or CTT F111 and CTT F112 and CTT F113 and CTT F114 | Materials and Tools Used in the Trade and Floor Systems, Wall and Ceiling Framing and Roof Framing, Windows and Exterior Doors and Introduction to Concrete Materials and Forms | |
