 Overview
This is a step-by-step course that teaches
you how to use equipment, tools and fasteners;
measure, cut, drill, join, fasten and finish;
estimate materials; put up foundations,
frames, roofs and siding; install drywall,
floors, doors, windows and trim; flash a
chimney and much more. Bring your talent
with hand tools and your appreciate of fine
craftsmanship to this course and we’ll
take your skills to the professional level.
Included are hundreds of illustrations,
photographs, tables and formulas that you’ll
find helpful in your career.
All textbooks and study materials are included
with your tuition.
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Carpentry
is a satisfying and creative career field.
Imagine stepping out of your truck into
the fresh outdoors each morning. You’ll
help build, repair or renovate houses or
commercial buildings, while enjoying relaxed
friendships with other professional people
who are very much like you. And you’ll
take great pride in the craftsmanship of
the work you do with your own hands.
Carpentry is the largest of the construction
trades. About a third of carpenters are
self-employed. Employment in construction
is expected to increase by 15.1% from 6.7
million to 7.7 million by 2012. Demand for
new housing, office and retail space, the
modernization of schools and industrial
plants and a strong remodeling market will
create further jobs in this supersector.
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