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General Building Trades

Humboldt Campus


 

 

Instructor: Bill Ford


The General Building Trades course focuses on both framing and finishing carpentry including basic blueprint reading and estimating costs of construction.  Basic masonry skills are also included.  This program provides coverage of all aspects of light frame construction.  It will include site clearing, site layout, foundation, framing, insulating, sheathing, roofing, windows and doors, exterior finish, interior finish, and mechanical systems.  Special emphasis will be placed on safety and use of modern tools, materials, and prefabricated components.  This course will include basic information covering stair construction, remodeling, painting, and decorating.  Information about building materials includes size and grade descriptions and basic technical information that covers physical properties and other important characteristics.

 


Levels of Training

 

Carpenter Helper

4 months . . . . . . . . . . . Certificate

Frame Carpenter

8 months . . . . . . . . . .  . Certificate

Finish Carpenter

12 months . . . . . . . . . . .  Diploma

 

 


Course Outline

 

Orientation

 Masonry Skills

Technology Foundations

 Rough Carpentry

Safety

Exterior Finish

Tools and Materials

Interior Finish

 


   

 

 
   

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