Carpentry brochure

Click the Image above for the Carpentry Policy Guide

FIRST YEAR BENCHMARKS

All first-year students attending Mercer County Career Center will be evaluated using Benchmarks. Benchmarks are an indicator of future success in the field and for further training.

CAREER OPTIONS

Carpenter, Carpenter Helper, Construction, Building Maintenance & Repair

PAY POTENTIAL

Median wages (2016)$20.96 hourly, $43,600 annual Projected growth (2014-2024) Average (5% to 8%) Average (5% to 8%) *Source: O-Net

Carpentry Student

Training includes: Power Tools, Roofing, Siding, Window Installation, and Computer-Aided Design(CAD).

Commercial and residential construction and remodeling.

Courses of Study

Hand and Power Tools

Floor, Wall, and Roof Framing

Door and Window Installation

Roofing and Vinyl Siding Installation

Drywall, Interior Trim, and Stair Construction

Computer-Aided Design

Industry Certifications

  • TBA.

Class Requirements

Students are responsible for:

  • Protective shoes

  • Safety glasses

Students load wood into a horizontal planer.