Welding
Carpentry / Cabinetmaking
Career Certificate
CIP Code: 460201
SOC Code: 47-2031.01 & 51-7011.00

Program Description
Carpentry/Cabinetmaking, using wood for construction and repair, has been an important craft for centuries. These skills are so important and versitile that they make up the largest group of building trade workers. Students are exposed to various areas of carpentry/cabinetmaking such as safety, hand tools, blueprint reading, metric measures, stair construction, floor framing, wall and ceiling framing, exterior finish and various types of cabinet building. Emphasis is placed on learning the true value of good craftsmanship and how to apply this knowledge to benefit the employee and employer. One of the main objectives of the program is to develop the skills, attitudes and ethics needed to become successfully employed.

Entering students are required to complete ORT100. Transfer students are exempt from this requirement.

COM100 - Introductory Technical English I
MAH101 - Introductory Mathematics I
CAB101 - Introduction to Cabinetmaking
CAB102 - Introduction to Lumber
CAB103 - Sizes and Dimensions
CAB104 - Cabinet Shop Operations
CAB110 - Basic Safety & Equipment
CAR111 - Construction Basics
     (or CAR211 - Construction Specialities)
CAB142 - Woodfinishing & Spraying
CAB204 - Cabinetmaking / Millwork
CAB230 Estimating Costs in Cabinetmaking
     (or CAR217 Estimating)
CAR112 - Floors, Walls, Site Prep
CAR113 - Floors, Walls, Site Prep Lab
CAR121 - Introduction to Blueprint
CAR131 Roof & Ceiling Systems
CAR133 Roof & Ceiling Systems Lab
CAR226 Metal Framing
CAR228 Stairs, Trim & Moldings
     (or CAR134 - Stairs, Moldings & Trim)
Total Semester Credit Hours...................59

A high school diploma or GED is not required for admission to this program. Students must be at least 16 years old to enroll.

Transfer Credit: Students may receive up to one semester of Advanced Placement for Career Technical coursework completed at another institution.

Program Costs Program Cost Per Student

Tuition: $7,200

Tool Cost: $1,000

Other Costs (books & supplies): $200

Total Cost: $8,400

Career Completion Rates

Program Completion Rate:

Graduates: 2

On-Time Graduates: 2

On-Time Graduation Rate: 100%

Job Placement Rate: 0%
(0 out of 1 students)
(employed within 3 months after program completion)

Loan DebtMedian Loan Debt Incurred by Students

Loan Debt incurred for this program: $10,900.00

 


WorkCarpentry / Cabinetmaking Career Information

-Carpentry / Cabinetmaking Occupations List
-Summary Report
-Occupation Profile for the State of Alabama
-Occupational Outlook
(Links Above to U.S. Department of Labor O*Net Site and the Bureau of Labor Statistics Website)

 

Program Advisors
Charles Hardy- (256-331-5236) -charles.hardy@nwscc.edu
J. Hackworth - (256-331-5335) - joehackworth@nwscc.edu

The above information is provided in compliance with the U.S. Department of Education's Gainful Employment Regulations.
Updated: 6-28-11