Diploma Requirements

Carpentry
Diploma (2004-2005)
Willmar (68 Credits)

Carpenters are involved in most types of construction activities for residential, commercial and farm buildings of various styles. Most carpenters will specialize in trade areas like finish work, rough framing,or concrete forming. Carpentry students build two houses each year. During the first year, students spend the majority of time in the school shop. Second year students work predominantly outside at the construction site.


Course Outline

First Year Required Courses (11 Courses)
Course Number Course Title Credits
CF 1690
Interior Finish
4
CF 1691
Carpentry Tools & Construction Safety
4
CF 1694
Framing I
3
CF 1695
Architectural Drafting
4
CF 1697
Blueprint Reading and Estimating
4
CF 1698
Exterior Finish
2
CF 1699
Stair Building
2
CF 1700
Roof Framing
3
CF 1701
Cabinet Construction
3
CF 1704
Remodeling
3
GSMS 1202
Applied Mathematics
2
Total Credits:
34

Second Year Required Courses (13 Courses)
Course Number Course Title Credits
CF 2704
Roof and Soffit Finish
1
CF 2706
Foundation Form Construction
4
CF 2707
Advanced Roof Framing
2
CF 2708
Concrete Floors and Flatwork
2
CF 2709
Building and Energy Code
2
CF 2710
Advance Finish
4
CF 2715
Commercial Blueprint Reading
4
CF 2716
Estimating
3
CF 2717
Advanced Floor and Wall Framing
4
CF 2718
Advanced Roof Framing
3
GSIS 1502
Human Relations
2
GSWS 1401
Employment Preparation
1
GSWS 1412
Small Business Operation
2
Total Credits:
34

Total Diploma Credits:
68        

Course Number Course Title / Description / Prerequisites Credits
CF
2706 Foundation Form Construction
4
  This course is designed to give the student the knowledge and skill to erect concrete footing forms and concrete foundation wall forms of various types. The student will construct, erect and pour concrete footings and foundation walls.  
CF
1691 Carpentry Tools & Construction Safety
4
  This course is designed to help students become aware of the dangers involved in the carpentry trade. The student will demonstrate preventive safety, along with emergency procedures which may be needed on a construction site. This course also covers parts and proper use of hand, portable, and stationary power tools. Each student will perform exercises to bring them to a level of competency acceptable to the carpentry trade.  
CF
1694 Framing I
3
  In this course the student will learn to frame up a residential structure from the foundation to the roof. The model home will be used as the lab experience, along with classroom lectures.  
CF
1695 Architectural Drafting
4
  This course will acquaint the student with the basic equipment and materials used in drafting. The student will design and produce a complete set of plans for a house including preliminary sketches, floor plan, basement plan, section views, elevations, detail drawings and window/door schedules.  
CF
1697 Blueprint Reading and Estimating
4
  In this course the student will learn how to read residential blueprints and visualize each view. The student will learn how to estimate the materials needed to build the structure using a set of blueprints.  
CF
1698 Exterior Finish
2
  This course covers the materials put on the exterior of structures. Included will be windows and exterior doors, exterior sidings, cornices, and roofing materials.  
CF
1699 Stair Building
2
  The students will learn how to figure the layout of a staircase from three basic formulas used to achieve good design. They will layout and build a straight stair.  
CF
1700 Roof Framing
3
  In this course the student will learn how to figure run, rise, and pitch on a gable, hip and mansurd roof. They will learn how to lay out hip, valley, jack and common rafters. Extensive use of the steel and speed square will be stressed in this course.  
  Prerequisite: CF1691  
CF
1701 Cabinet Construction
3
  This course will deal with building of various cabinets used in today's homes. The students will make face frame cabinets including base, wall, and vanities. The students will make doors, drawers and shelves to be put in the cabinets. When the cabinets are completed, they will be installed in our house projects.  
  Prerequisites: CF1691 and CF1695  
CF
1704 Remodeling
3
  This course involves a remodeling project to be determined prior to class. The students will learn various aspects of remodeling and the estimating of materials involved.  
CF
1690 Interior Finish
4
  This course consists of the activities needed to finish the interior of a house once it has been framed up. Some activities include insulation, drywall, installing doors, window and door casings, baseboard, base shoe, pocket doors, closet bifold doors, countertops, and closet shelving.  
CF
2704 Roof and Soffit Finish
1
  After completing this course, the student should be able to identify terms associated with roofs and overhangs, finish the cornice overhang, and shingle an intersecting roof.  
CF
2707 Unequal Pitch Roof Framing
2
  The object of this course is to advance the student's knowledge in the area of unequal pitch intersecting roof construction. The student will perform exercises in hip, valley and jack rafter layout for an unequal pitched roof.  
CF
2708 Concrete Floors and Flatwork
2
  This course is designed to develop the skills and knowledge to construct floor forms, prepare the ground for floors, and pour concrete.  
CF
2709 Building and Energy Code
2
  The object of this course is to acquaint the student with the Energy Code, the Uniform Building Code and the Exterior Envelope Computations for a residential building.  
CF
2710 Advance Finish
4
  The materials presented in this course deal with the interior and exterior finishing of a multi-story house.  
CF
2715 Commercial Blueprint Reading
4
  The purpose of this course is to teach the advanced student the principles of commercial blueprint reading. The student will study a variety of commercial plans and specifications. The emphasis will be on the structural components of commercial buildings.  
CF
2716 Estimating
3
  The main purpose of this course is to give the student the knowledge of estimating labor, materials and cost of residential, light commercial and remodeling construction.  
CF
2717 Advanced Floor and Wall Framing
4
  This course is designed to increase the advanced student's knowledge and skills in rough framing techniques. The student will construct floors and walls for a luxury home.  
CF
2718 Advanced Roof Framing
3
    The purpose of this course is to expand the advanced student's knowledge and skills in multi-story home construction, with emphasis on roof components and intersecting roofs.  
Course Number Course Title / Description / Prerequisites Credits
GSIS 1502 Human Relations
2
    Students will explore theories of self-concept, personality types, wellness, the global workplace, and work ethics. Management styles, goal setting, organizational management, and group dynamics will be discussed.  
Course Number Course Title / Description / Prerequisites Credits
GSMS 1202 Applied Mathematics
2
    Topics covered in applied mathematics include a review of basic arithmetic principles pertaining to the industry and trade areas represented in the class. It includes the application of common numbers, decimals, fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions, area, volume, metric and English measurements and basic trigonometry. Additional topics covered as course schedule permits.  
Course Number Course Title / Description / Prerequisites Credits
GSWS 1412 Small Business Operation
2
    This course includes the study of small business operation. Topics may include electronic record keeping for the small business, marketing, managing, business organizations, patents, trademarks, logos, copyright laws, franchises, employee rights and responsibilities, government laws and regulations, labor standards, OSHA, permits and license necessary in the operation of a business.  
GSWS 1401 Employment Preparation
1
    Students will create various employment-seeking documents, practice comprehensive interviewing techniques, research applicble job search tools, review the do's and don'ts of employment laws, utilize the internet for job search, and discuss how attitude, dress, and confidence play a large role in a successful job search.