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Carpentry Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Certificates
The focus of Green River’s carpentry program
is to train you to become employed in the field of carpentry. You can earn
a variety of certificates or an Associate in Applied Science degree in
Residential and Light Commercial Carpentry.
Carpenters build and maintain wood structures ranging from rough scaffolds
and concrete forms to buildings that require exact finish work. Using both
hand and power tools, carpenters erect wood framework buildings, install
windows, apply exterior siding, and install moldings, cabinets, doors and
hardware.
Carpentry Technology is a pre-apprenticeship
program designed to prepare the student for entrance into the carpentry
field. Students graduating from the Carpentry Technology program may be
evaluated and placed as advanced apprentices. Green River Community
College also offers a variety of certificates relating to the construction
field:
As a carpenter, you can work for:
apartment complexes
boat building firms
construction companies
contractors
lumber companies
You may find work as a:
boat builder
cabinet maker
carpenter
carpenter’s apprentice
carpenter’s helper
concrete contractor
finishing carpenter
framer
general contractor
When can new students enroll?
You may enter Green River’s Carpentry Technology program or specific class
at the beginning of any quarter as space is available.
Prerequisites
You must be able to understand verbal and written communications.
How long does the program take?
For some students, it may take as little as one or as many as five
quarters depending upon how many certificates they want to earn. For those
pursuing an Associate in Applied Science degree, it may take five to six
quarters (less than two years) to complete all of the degree requirements.
Special fees and equipment
Lab fees will vary, depending upon the courses taken. Basic hand tools and
a tool bag will be loaned to students during their first and second
quarters only. Before leaving the program, students can expect to spend
$200 or more on their own tools.
Personal requirements for success
You should be a person in relatively good physical health who enjoys
working outdoors, likes to be creative, and likes to work with both mind
and hands.
Does the program transfer to four-year
schools?
In general, the Carpentry Technology classes are not designed to transfer.
However, an agreement has been made with Central Washington University so
that certain Carpentry Technology classes will be a direct equivalent to
classes in their Construction Management degree. For more information,
contact Glen Martin at ext. 4208 or Paul Mueller at ext. 2635.
Special program notes
Here’s what Green River’s Carpentry Technology program offers you:
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Hands-on experience. Students actually build a
house—from laying out the site to installing all finish hardware
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A pre-apprenticeship program designed to
prepare you for entrance into the carpentry field. Students graduating
from the Carpentry Technology program may be evaluated and placed as
advanced apprentices
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A certificate of completion for satisfactory
completion of any Carpentry Technology course
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Instruction in methods of constructing forms,
frames and room systems, as well as finish carpentry
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Training in blueprint reading and material
estimation
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An opportunity to participate in Cooperative
Education
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Opportunities to learn skills that will allow
you to start and build your own contracting business
Employment outlook
The outlook for employment in carpentry is excellent. Nearly 100 percent
of Green River's carpentry students have been placed in full-time
carpentry positions. This includes both degree graduates and those who
have completed the certificate programs.
Salary Range
Salaries have been on the rise for the past few years. Currently the entry
level wage for most students who complete at least three quarters of
training is $11-14 per hour. Pay increases correlate to the amount of
full-time experience a person achieves.
For specific information about Carpentry Technology, contact:
Glen Martin, Instructor
Extension 4208
gmartin@greenriver.edu
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