Carpentry
Teachers in this program instruct students in mill and house carpentry planning and construction projects. Our students gain knowledge in modern methods and styles of commercial and residential buldings, including design and construction technology, as well as the safe and effective use of all hand and power tools. Carpentry students develop their expertise at off-campus community building projects in the towns of Bourne, Falmouth, Marion, Sandwich, and Wareham.
Curriculum areas include:
- Building codes
- Use of hand and power tools
- CAD (Computer Assisted Drafting)
- Blueprint reading
- Transit work
- Interior/exterior finish work
- Entry level concrete work
- Project estimating
- Roofing and siding
- Safety procedures
The newly remodeled shop is equipped with the latest machinery and tools. Supervised on the job training is also conducted at work sites within the school district.
Career Highlights
Excellent wages are available to graduates through apprenticeships with contractors. Post secondary technical certificates and degree programs are available in Construction Technology, Architecture, and Management.
Career Opportunities
High School
- Cabinet Maker
- Drywall Worker / Plasterer
- Floor Finisher
- Insulator
- Mason/Bricklayer
- Remodeler
- Retail Sales/Construction Supply
- Roofer
- Rough & Finish Carpenter
- Siding Installer
- Tile Setter
2-Year College
- Architectural Technologist
- Building Inspector
- Draftsperson Estimator
- Estimator
- Engineering Technician
- Home Inspector
- Interior/Exterior Design
- Surveyor
- Real Estate Salesperson
4-Year College
- Design Engineer
- Civil/Structural Engineer
- Real Estate Developer
- Technical School Instructor
TechLinks
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