General Building Trades

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

Program

Duration

Award

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

Instructor

Location

  • Humboldt Campus
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47-2031.00
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Finish Carpenter Diploma
3 Trimesters / 12 Months / 45 Weeks / 1,296 Hours
$2,976.00
$509.00

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The Tennessee Technology Center at Jackson does not offer a student loan program. 

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100% of graduates from this program, who began their studies in 2010-11, completed it within 12 months.

63%
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