Carpentry Apprenticeship Training Program

 

The ABC Heart of America Chapter’s carpentry program is accredited with the National Center for Construction Education and Research. The standardized curriculum is nationally recognized.

The four - year program is approved by the United States Department of Labor.

Classes meet a total of 150 hours each year. The new carpentry lab provides the resources to include hands – on training in all levels of the program.

Classes meet Monday / Wednesday or Tuesday / Thursday from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Business & Technology College (click for directions)

Program Highlights:

• Certified Instructors with field experience
• Formal academic setting
• ISO - 9002 accredited
• 30 hours college credit available for an A.S.S. in Industrial Technologies
• Nationally recognized curriculum
• New state of the art hands - on laboratory
• U.S. Department of Labor approved
• Curriculum developments evaluated and monitored by carpentry council

Level I

Orientation to the trade, basic safety, hand and power tools, light equipment, reading plans and elevations, wood building materials, fasteners and adhesives, floor systems, wall and ceiling framing, roof framing, windows and exterior doors.

Level II

Measurements and leveling, intro to concrete and reinforcing materials, foundations and flatwork, concrete forms, reinforcing concrete, handling and placing concrete, patented forms, and tilt - up wall systems.

Level III

Stairs, roofing applications, exterior finish, thermal and moisture protection, drywall installation and finishing, interior finish: doors, interior finish: suspended ceilings, interior finish: window, door, floor, and ceiling trim, and cabinet installation.

Level IV

Angular measurements, advanced roof systems, advanced floor systems, advanced wall systems, advance stair systems, welding, metal building, framing with metal studs and intro to project management and supervision.

For more information or to register an apprentice, please click here.