Description:
This career major will introduce students to the basic skills of a carpenter, safety practices and carpentry tools and equipment uses/operations. The student will also be introduced to materials used in cabinet making, blueprint reading, planning, measuring, cutting, and constructing cabinets and installing hardware. The students will further gain understanding and use of these skills by building a moveable house that is sold at a sealed-bid auction.
Hours:
Morning session - 8:10 - 11:10 a.m.
Afternoon session - 12:45 - 3:45 p.m.
Career Major Name: Residential Carpentry
Clock Hours/Weeks of Instruction: 1035/39
Normal Completion Time: 39 weeks for full-time status
Required Courses:
Career Opportunities:
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Application Process:
High school students see home school counselor
Adults contact Mid-America counselor 405-449-3391
Average Salary:
$12,480-$39,000
Accreditation:
NCCER (National Center for Construction Education & Research)
OSBCTE (Oklahoma State Board of Career & Technology Education)
Certifications:
ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate
ODCTE Competency Certification
OSHA 10 Safety
**CTSO: SkillsUSA
**Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
