Skagit Valley College

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New Course: this course was added after the last catalog

 Course Title:   Introduction to Carpentry

 Title Abbreviation:   INTRO TO CARPENTRY

 Department:    APPRC

 Course #:    41

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    4

 CIP:    460201

 EPC:    745

 REV:    2018


 Course Description  

Emphasizes safety on the worksite. Introduction to basic hand & power tool usage, maintenance and safety, and many of the basic skills and knowledge necessary for success in today�s industry. Expectations, challenges, and opportunities encountered by today�s carpenter are discussed. Introduction and development of efficient work habits and positive character traits for the workplace are also emphasized.

 Prerequisite  

None

Additional Course Details

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 44

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0


Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Supplementary Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Other Institution Equivalencies Table
Institution Course # Remarks
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Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Identify and describe the roles and responsibilities of a carpenter apprentice.
  2. Investigate the past, present and future of the carpentry trade, union and open-shop carpentry, and the construction industry, in general.
  3. Understand and identify the correct safety practices & procedures for working in the shop or on a construction site.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to follow all safety protocols when using hand & power tools in the shop or on the jobsite.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

  1. Roles and responsibilities of a carpenter apprentice.
  2. The past, present and future of the carpentry trade, union and open-shop carpentry, and the construction industry in general.
  3. Correct safety practices & procedures for working in the shop or on a construction site.
  4. Safety protocols when using hand & power tools in the shop or on the jobsite.