Skagit Valley College

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 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:    2021


 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  

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
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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.