Description
Carpenters make up the largest building trades occupation in the industry and those with all-around skills are in high demand.
Carpenters are involved in many different kinds of construction activities, from building highways and bridges to installing kitchen cabinets. Carpenters construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials.
This four-level curriculum covers content such as Building Materials, Cabinet Fabrication, and Advanced Wall Systems.
Certifying Organization
National Center for Construction Education and Research
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If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown
Related Programs
9 Carpentry programs on Career School App.
Building Construction Technology
Diploma
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
63 Weeks
1,260 clock hours, 42 credit hours
Tuition
$14,700 for the Program
Building Construction Technology
Diploma
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
63 Weeks
1,260 clock hours, 42 credit hours
Tuition
$14,700 for the Program
Building Construction Technology (Evening)
Diploma
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
63 Weeks
1,260 clock hours, 42 credit hours
Tuition
$14,700 for the Program
Building Construction Technology (Evening)
Diploma
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
63 Weeks
1,260 clock hours, 42 credit hours
Tuition
$14,700 for the Program
Carpentry
Associate In Specialized Technology
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
4 semesters of 16 weeks
Tuition
$39,000 for the Program
See all 9 Carpentry programs →Suggested because Carpentry applies to Carpenters. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
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