Carpentry: Foundations & Framing or Finish The job opportunities for carpenters with well-rounded skills are expected to be excellent. The work involves various construction activities and responsibilities depending on the industry. Contractors often employ carpenters for tasks including form setting, wall framing and partitions, door and window installation, stair building, kitchen cabinet installation and interior finish work. Carpentry can often be strenuous and those working in this profession should be prepared to work in a variety of weather conditions. The course has also been approved by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and provides students with the opportunity to complete basic apprenticeship modules. Students in both classes will work on projects that help them learn those skills necessary for entry-level employment, though some pursue further training through apprenticeships or college. Skills & Topics Employment Opportunities Accurate measurement Assemble roof-framing membranes Circular, chop, band & table saws Sawzall & drill Cut, assemble & erect wall sections & sheathing Cutting & laying out plates Exterior vinyl siding identification & installation House wrap installation Identification of roof types Identification & safe set up of scaffolding & ladders Identifying & practicing common OSHA rules Identifying types, sizes & parts of windows & doors Installing windows and doors Laying out & cutting a common rafter Layout tools Material estimation Measuring tools Non-wood materials, fasteners & adhesives Plumbing & straightening of walls Roof sheathing installation Roofing material identification, estimation & installation Set up & use of laser level Stair identification, layout & cutting Stationary tool identification, use, selection & maintenance Thermal insulation identification & estimation Types, sizes & grades of lumber & plywood   Appraiser/Estimator/Home Inspector Building Maintenance Construction/Building Inspector or Technician Carpenter Construction Tradesperson Craftsperson Industrial Designer Production Woodmaker General Contractor Plasterer/Roofer/Drywaller Flooring Installer/Insulator Tool & Equipment Sales   License or Certification Possibilities 10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training Course American Heart Association CPR, AED, & First Aid National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) - Core Certification NCCER - Carpentry Level 1 Certification NCCER - Residential Carpentry II-Finish & Trim Certification Right-To-Know Training Sexual Harassment Training Related College Studies Articulation Agreements Apprenticeship Architectural Technology Building Construction Technology Cabinet Maker & Mill Worker Carpentry/Masonry/Woodworking Computer Aided Drafting/Design Electrical Construction/Controls Engineering Furniture Designer & Maker HVAC Technology Plumbing, Heating & Pipe Fitting Fulton Montgomery Community College SUNY College of Technology - Canton SUNY College of Technology - Delhi SUNY College of Technology - Morrisville Contact your school counselor or call the Career Services Office at 963-4255 for more information on this program.