Class Overview
Continuing learning foundational construction skills and gain experience with tools and materials. Develop skills in areas such as concrete form construction, floor framing, walls and ceiling framing, building layout, roofing, windows, and doors.
Lecture, discussion, and written materials will continue to prepare you to take the Carpentry Basic Certification exam.
Continuing gaining the knowledge and experience for gainful employment and advancement in residential construction.
See an overview of the Residential Construction program.
Learning Objectives
Week 1 - Concrete Form Construction, Part 1 and Building Layout
Week 2 - Concrete Form Construction, Part 2, In Shop
Week 3 - Floor Framing, Part 1(plus a Saturday session on January 23, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Concrete Form and Rebar)
Week 4 - Floor Framing, Part 2 (Stair Stringer)
Week 5 - No Thursday class, Saturday Session only (February 6, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Stairs)
Week 6 - Wall and Ceiling Framing, Part 1
Week 7 - Wall and Ceiling Framing, Part 2 (Lecture 1st, Shop 2nd)
Week 8 - Roof Framing (plus a Saturday session on February 27, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Roof Framing)
Week 9 - Roofing
Week 10 - Windows and Doors
Week 11 - Review
NOTE: Above is a sample schedule from the past. This quarter's class meets weekly on weekday evenings, as well as several Saturdays during the daytime. Click on the "LEARN MORE & REGISTER" button below to view current details.
*** Winter 2027 Schedule Notes: The schedule above is subject to change. For the Winter 2027 quarter, this class meets in person on ten Thursday evenings from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, between January 7 and March 18, with no class on February 4. In addition, the class includes three Saturday sessions, held from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on January 23, February 6, and February 27.
Recommended Textbook
Residential Construction Academy Carpentry 5th Edition. ISBN13: 9781337918503 and ISBN10: 1337918504. Available as a hardcover book or e-book. You can find these at your favorite bookstore or online.
Who Might Enjoy This Class
Note: There is an age requirement for this class of 18 years of age or older.
- Students who completed Residential Construction: Part 1 - or equivalent experience
- People interested in entering the workforce in residential construction
- Anyone currently working in construction who would like to take their career to the next level
- Homeowners interested in doing home remodeling or repair
