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Full-Time Career Programs | Architecture & Construction

Architecture and Construction

Residential Carpentry

The Residential Carpentry career major is a combination of the Frame Carpentry and Cabinetmaker career majors.  Students in this career major will be able to perform all course work related to basic residential framing, cabinetmaking, safety, tools and equipment uses/operations.

Career Major Length

1,080 Hours

 

Course Title

Hours

Construction Core

120

General Construction Safety and First Aid

30

Building Materials, Fasteners and Adhesives

15

Plan Reading and Elevations

30

Floor Systems

30

Wall and Ceiling Framing

60

Metal Stud Framing

45

Thermal and Moisture Protection

15

Working in the Green Environment

15

Roof Framing

30

Roofing Applications

60

Residential Exterior Trim & Roof

60

Stairs

15

Drywall Installation

45

Drywall Finishing

45

Installation of Interior Doors

15

Interior Doors & Trim

30

Windows, Doors, Floors & Ceiling Trim

30

Fundamentals of Cabinetmaking

30

Cabinet Design/Planning & Estimating

30

Basic Cabinet Construction

60

Cabinet Installation

30

Counter Tops & Laminates Construction

30

Basic Finishing Techniques

15

Advanced Cabinet Construction

45

Exterior Finishing

45

Windows and Exterior Doors

30

Cold-formed Steel Framing

45

Workforce Staging

30

 

 

College Credit:

  • Pending


Average Oklahoma Salary
$14/hour

Helpful Attributes and Abilities

  • Reading and math skills at the 8th grade level or above
  • Ability to communicate well and work with others
  • Ability to organize one’s work
  • Ability to understand theories and technical information
  • Ability to work on ladders and scaffolds
  • Good eye-hand coordination
  • Good health and physical condition
  • Positive attitude and dependability

Who Can Enroll
Juniors, Seniors & Adults

Location
South Bryant Campus
4901 S. Bryant Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73129

Financial Aid
Available for those who qualify

Student Organization
SkillsUSA

Certifications Available
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

Industry Accreditation
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

Metro Tech Accreditations
Oklahoma Board of Career and Technology Education (OBCTE)
Oklahoma State Board of Education (OSBE)
North Central Association-Commission on Accreditation & School Improvement (NCA-CASI)



 

 

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