About Carpentry Technology
Get hands-on training in residential and commercial carpentry at Green River College (GRC). You can earn professional certificates or complete an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Carpentry Technology.
Our graduates are in high demand!
Learn the Skills Employers Want
Our program covers all the key areas of the carpentry trade, including:
- Reading blueprints
- Building foundations and pouring concrete
- Framing walls and roofs
- Interior and exterior finish work
Learn by Doing
Your classroom is a 5,500-square-foot shop—big enough to build two full-size houses!
You’ll build real projects in the shop and also work on actual job sites for real customers.
Scroll down to explore sample pathways, full degree details, and career outlook information.
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Contact Us
Robert Bean
Carpentry Technology Faculty
(253) 833-9111 ext. 6473
Kyle Boroughs
Carpentry Technology Faculty
(253) 833-9111 ext. 5485
Have Questions About Registration?
- Welcome Desk: 253-333-6000, welcomedesk@greenriver.edu
- Office of the Registrar: 253-288-3383, otr@greenriver.edu
Course Details
Associate Degree and Certificate Options
Carpentry Technology-Residential and Light Commercial, AAS
This degree program prepares individuals to become successfully employed in the field
of construction. Students can also apply these skills to a variety of jobs within
the residential construction field.
Length of Program: 90-97 Credits
Average Salary: $84,156
Location: Main campus
Carpentry Technology Certificate
This certificate program prepares individuals to become successfully employed in the
field of construction. Students can also apply these skills to a variety of jobs within
the residential construction field.
Length of Program: 43 Credits
Average Salary: $68,486
Location: Main campus
Carpentry Technology Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate
This certificate prepares students for entry into the Carpenters-Employers Apprenticeship
and Training Trust Apprenticeship program. Completion of this certificate meets the
Memorandum of Understand that the Carpentry Technology program has with the CEATT.
Location: Main campus
Carpentry Technology - Concrete Forming and Placement Certificate
This certificate prepares students to find employment with residential specialty and/or
general contractor whose primary focus is foundations and/or concrete flatwork.
Length of Program: 16 credits
Average Salary: $68,486
Carpentry Technology - Framing Level 1 Certificate
This certificate prepares students with the basic skills and knowledge required to find employment with specialty or general contractors whose focus is residential and/or light commercial framing (i.e., floors, walls, truss roofs, light metal framing, etc.).
Length of Program: 19 creditsAverage Salary: $68,486
Carpentry Technology - Framing Level 2 Certificate
This certificate prepares students with the basic skills and knowledge required to
find employment with specialty or general contractors whose focus is residential and/or
light commercial framing (*i.e., floors, walls, truss roofs, light metal framing,
etc.)
Length of Program: 27 credits
Average Salary: $68,486
Career Outlook
A degree in Carpentry Technology can lead to a strong and steady career. Carpenters are needed in many areas—homes, businesses, schools, and more.
Right now, there’s a high demand for skilled workers. Many experienced carpenters are retiring, and new construction projects are growing fast across Washington State and beyond.
With this degree, you can work as a:
- Residential or commercial carpenter
- Framing or finish carpenter
- Construction crew member
- Building maintenance worker
- Contractor or small business owner
You can work for a company or even start your own business. As you gain experience, you can move into leadership roles or project management.
Carpentry jobs often offer:
- Good pay
- Job security
- Opportunities to grow your skills
If you like building things, solving problems, and working with your hands, carpentry is a great career choice.
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