Carpentry Technology - 2009-2011 Course Catalog - Green River Community College

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Carpentry Technology (CARP)

CARP 101.1 Residential and Light Commercial Carpentry (1-13)

A competency-based course. Major areas of study include in site and building layout procedures; footing and foundation forming; concrete specifications, calculations, and ordering; concrete placement and finishing; common materials, fasteners, and hardware; and OSHA/WISHA construction safety standards and compliance. Credits are awarded upon competency completion. Leadership, workplace ethics, human relations, cultural diversity, attendance, punctuality, and craftsmanship are integral to instruction. PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission.

CARP 101.2 Carpentry Seminar 1 (1-3)

A linked class to CARP 101.1. Offers in-depth study of residential and light commercial carpentry. Major areas of study include basic carpentry terms and knowledge; common carpentry-related hand and power tools use; basic carpentry mathematics; site and building layout procedures; footing and foundation forming; concrete specifications, calculations, and ordering; concrete placement and finishing; common materials, fasteners, and hardware; and OSHA/WISHA construction safety standards. Credits are awarded upon competency completion. Leadership, workplace ethics, human relations, cultural diversity, and craftsmanship are integral to instruction. PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission.

CARP 102.1 Residential and Light Commercial Carpentry (1-13)

A competency-based course. Major areas of study include floor, roof, and wall framing terms and knowledge; basic carpentry mathematics related to framing; floor, wall, and truss roof assembly and erecting procedures; Uniform Building Code requirements relating to framing; light gauge steel framing; exterior door and window installation; roof covering material and installation; and related OSHA/WISHA construction safety standards. Credits are awarded upon competency completion. Leadership, workplace ethics, human relations, cultural diversity, attendance, punctuality, and craftsmanship are integral to instruction. PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission.

CARP 102.2 Carpentry Seminar 2 (1-3)

A linked class to CARP 102.1. Offers in-depth study of residential and light commercial carpentry. Major areas of study include floor, roof and wall framing materials and specifications; common framing related hand and power tool use; basic carpentry mathematics related to framing; floor, wall and truss roof layout procedures; Uniform Building Code requirements relating to framing; light gauge steel framing material and specifications; exterior door and window specifications; roof covering material and specifications; and related OSHA/WISHA construction safety standards. Credits are awarded upon competency completion. Leadership, workplace ethics, human relations, cultural diversity, and craftsmanship are integral to instruction. PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission.

CARP 103.1 Residential and Light Commercial Carpentry (1-13)

A competency-based course. Major areas of study include exterior and interior finishing materials and specifications; common exterior and interior finishing materials and specifications; basic carpentry mathematics related to exterior and interior finishing; insulation installation and specifications; drywall installation and finishing; interior doors and running trim installation; cabinet and countertop installation; basic deck and sidewalk construction; and related OSHA/WISHA construction safety standards. Credits are awarded upon competency completion. Leadership, workplace ethics, human relations, cultural diversity, attendance, punctuality, and craftsmanship are integral to instruction. PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission.

CARP 103.2 Carpentry Seminar 3 (1-3)

A linked class to CARP 103.1. Offers in-depth study of residential and light commercial carpentry. Major areas of study include exterior and interior finishing materials and specifications; common exterior and interior finish related hand and power tools; insulation materials and specifications; drywall materials and specifications; cabinet/countertop materials and specifications; basic deck and sidewalk materials and specifications; and related OSHA/WISHA construction safety standards. Credits are awarded upon competency completion. Leadership, workplace ethics, human relations, cultural diversity, and craftsmanship are integral to instruction. PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission.

CARP 144 Residential Blueprint Reading (3)

Covers reading and interpreting architectural blueprints for residential and light commercial construction.

CARP 145 Stair Design and Construction (4)

Introduces the design and construction of residential and commercial stair construction. Topics include stair design factor, building code requirements, stair layout, cutting, installation, and various tread/riser installations.

CARP 146 Basic Cabinet Construction (4)

Introduces basic box cabinet design and construction. Topics include basic cabinetry terminology; basic cabinet standard sizes and specifications; hardwood and softwood lumber types and grading; sheet material types, grades and sizes; basic wood joinery; fasteners and adhesives; stationary woodworking machinery set-up; operations and safety procedures; portable power tool operations; and surface preparation.

CARP 147 Residential Remodeling Practices (6)

Introduces residential remodeling practices. Topics include planning, demolition, tying into existing buildings, basic electrical and plumbing practices, permit processes, matching existing finished material, and estimating. Most skill development takes place at an off-site location where students work on a full-size remodeling project. PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission.

CARP 148 Material Estimating (1-4)

Introduces estimating materials, services and other costs related needed for residential home construction using general pick-off methods.

CARP 149 Rafter Cutting and Assembly (4)

Covers calculating lengths, laying-out, and cutting other roof framing members such as hip and valley jacks, ridge boards, cripple jacks and other related special rafter components. Covers the study of load designs and span requirements for different types of framing material.

CARP 151 International Residential Code (3)

Students learn general and specific requirements of building codes, particularly as they apply to the residential carpenter, contractor, builder, or homeowner. Covers energy codes, zoning laws, and environmental protection requirements.

CARP 152 International Building Code (3)

Teaches students general and specific requirements of building codes, particularly as they apply to the commercial carpenter, contractor, or builder.

CARP 153 Home Performance and Testing (5)

Designed to meet current need for Home Energy Auditors/Analysts. Areas of study include 1) building performance principles and issues, 2) energy consumption and conservation, 3) air and water management principles and practices, 4) home energy performance improvement, and 5) reducing health and safety risks within a residential home. Students learn how to accurately test and evaluate existing homes and prepare write ups for customers/contractors on ways to improve energy consumption, as well as, improve indoor air quality. Students also learn how to test and evaluate existing homes for potential health and safety issues. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be prepared to take the BPI (Building Performance Institute) Energy Analyst exam.

CARP 177 Carpentry Work Experience 1 (1-12)

Allows students to work full or part-time in jobs directly related to their programs and interests. Students may receive a salary or volunteer. PREREQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in COOP 171 and instructor's permission.

CARP 178 Carpentry Work Experience 2 (1-12)

CARP 179 Carpentry Work Experience 3 (1-12)

CARP 194 Special Studies-Carpentry (1-13)

Students study and develop skills to meet student-identified needs within the carpentry trade. PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission.

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