Carpentry, AAS [CART-AAS, 60 Total Credits]

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RESTRICTED ENTRY PROGRAM

Students MUST be indentured in the Carpenters Apprenticeship Program before enrolling in classes. Special consideration will be given students who complete the Carpentry Trade Associate of Applied Science if they are affected by the retroactive six year rule. For further information, contact the Division of Apprenticeship Studies at 702-651-4163.

DESCRIPTION

This degree prepares students for employment as a Journeyman Carpenter with the Carpenters Union. Along with special program courses, academic skills emphasizing related math, science and human relations components are stressed to prepare students to meet the challenges common in the work place.

Student Learning Outcomes

Comprehend and utilize all applicable carpentry tools.
Comprehend and utilize formulas used in the calculations of all phases of carpentry work.
Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot and repair any problems that arise with carpentry installations.

General Education Requirements (25 Credits)

Mathematics (3 Credits)

^{NOTE: Your first college-level MATH course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.}

MATH 116 - Technical Mathematics

English Composition (3 Credits)

^{NOTE: Your first college-level ENG course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.}

Communications (3 Credits)

Human Relations (3 Credits)

Natural Science (6-7 Credits)

Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (3 Credits)

U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (4-6 Credits)

Four Credit Options
HIST 100 - Historical Issues and Contemporary Society
or PSC 101 - Introduction to American Politics
Six Credit Options
HIST 101 - U.S. History to 1877
and HIST 102 - U.S. History Since 1877
or
HIST 101 - U.S. History to 1877
and HIST 217 - Nevada History

Special Program Requirements (35 Credits)

Core Requirements (27 Credits)

^{Any CPT journeyman course offered for credit may be substituted for any of the below CPT apprentice courses. Please contact the program coordinator for more details.}

CPT 102B - Orientation
and CPT 104B - Safety and Health Certifications
and CPT 105B - Basic Wall Framing
and CPT 107B - Print Reading
and CPT 109B - Basic Roof Framing
and CPT 111B - Wall Forming
and CPT 113B - Doors and Door Frames
and CPT 115B - Transit Level/Laser
and CPT 117B - Foundations and Flatwork
and CPT 119B - Bridge Construction
and CPT 121B - Stair and Ramp Forming
and CPT 123B - Beam and Deck Forming
and CPT 125B - Cabinet Millwork and Assembly
and CPT 127B - Commercial Floor Framing
and CPT 129B - Advanced Print Reading
and CPT 131B - Cabinet Installation

Electives (8 Credits)

^{Any CPT journeyman course offered for credit may be substituted for any of the below CPT apprentice courses. Please contact the program coordinator for more details.}