Construction: Carpentry

Statewide Program of Study

The Carpentry program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities related to constructing, installing, or repairing structures and fixtures made of wood, such as concrete forms (including frameworks, partitions, joists, studding, rafters, and stairways).

This program of study may also include exploration into installing, dismantling, or moving machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.

This Program of Study is in our

Construction: Carpentry

This cluster focuses on designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining the built environment. Principles of Architecture provides an overview to the various fields of architecture, interior design, and construction management.

Pathway Courses

Below are the classes that are taken in this pathway.

Having an asterisk * by the course name represents it being an advanced course.

Level 1

Principles of Construction

Level 2

Construction Technology I

Level 3

Construction Technology*

Level 4

Practicum in Construction Technology*

Expanded Learning Opportunities

Learning beyond the walls of the classroom is extremely important to making sure you are college and career ready. See what we offer for this pathway.

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Exploration Activities

  • Shadow a carpenter or millwright

  • Participate in SkillsUSA

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Work-Based Learning Activities

  • Obtain an NCCER certification in Millwright Level 1 or Carpentry Level 1

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Industry-Based Certifications

  • NCCER Core Level 2

  • NCCER Carpentry Level 3

  • NCCER Carpentry Level 4

Postsecondary Opportunities

Explore what degrees that will continue your learning past high school.

Aligned Occupations

Below are potential careers that are aligned with this pathway. Review their salaries and job trends.

Carpenters

$35,922
Median Wage

5,031
Annual Openings

26%
Growth

Cost Estimators

$63,939
Median Wage

2,239
Annual Openings

21%
Growth