Construction Technology: Carpentry Track Diploma

Career and Technical Studies
Degree
Diploma: Construction Technology, Carpentry Track
Length
Five semesters
Purpose

A shortage of qualified workers in construction carpentry and framing has created the need for trained personnel in the construction industry. The Construction Technology Carpentry Diploma track is designed  for those seeking entry level employment as construction contractors, carpenters, and building framers. The Carpentry Diploma (including the integrated Carpentry Career Studies Certificate) provides building and construction training based on the current Virginia adoption of the International Building Code (IRC). In addition, the track provides training and a pathway that can lead to a number of construction related credentials including Contractor Licensure and OSHA 10-30 Construction Industry Safety Training.

Occupational Objectives
  • Contractor (Home Improvement Contractor HIC)
  • Entry Level Carpenter
  • Entry Level Building Framer
Requirements

In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Construction Technology Diploma, Carpentry Track Program requires competency in English and Math – MDE 10 as demonstrated through direct enrollment and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required EDE and/or MDE units or the equivalent.

The following list is a suggested sequence in which students may plan their class schedules to ensure graduation in two years.

First Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
BLD 110
Introduction to Construction
 3 0 3
BLD 131
Carpentry Framing I
 3 4 5
BLD 132
Carpentry Framing II
 3 4 5
BLD 199
Supervised Study in Carpentry
 0 2 1
BLD 215
OSHA 30 Construction Safety
 2 0 2
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 11 10 16  

Second Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
BLD 111
Blueprint Reading and the Building Code
 2 2 3
BLD 133
Carpentry Framing III
 3 4 5
BLD 134
Carpentry Framing IV
 3 4 5
BLD 190
Coordinated Internship
 0 3 3
or BLD 198 Seminar and Project
BLD 200
Sustainable Construction
 2 0 2
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 10 13 18  

Third Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
BLD 101
Construction Management I
 3 0 3
BLD 115
Building Codes
 3 0 3
BLD 122
Green Building Practices
 1 0 1
ENG 111
College Composition I
 3 0 3
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Virginia Tech
ENGL 1105
Radford University
CORE 101
Old Dominion University
ENGL 110C
Virginias Private Colleges & Universities
Bluefield College
ENG 1013/1023, GEN ED
Liberty University
ENGL 101
Emory & Henry College
ENG 100
CST 100
Principles of Public Speaking
 3 0 3
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
COMS 114
SDV 100
College Success Skills
 1 0 1
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities
Radford University
UNIV 100 elective
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 14 0 14  

Fourth Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
BLD 290
Coordinated Internship
or BLD 298 Seminar and Project 0 9 3
ENG 113
Technical-Professional Writing
 3 0 3
ITE 152
Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications
 3 0 3
MTH 111
Basic Technical Math
 3 0 3
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 9 9 12