Careers in Wood Construction
Carpentry
AAS Degree or Certificate
Program Curriculum
| 1'st Quarter | Cr | |
| WCO 110 | INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL WOODWORKING | 18 |
| Intro to wood construction skills and safety, including safe operation of basic hand and power tools, wood construction terminology and materials. | ||
| WCO 120 | CONSTRUCTION & MARINE INDUSTRIAL FIRST AID | 1 |
| 11-hour course to certify students in First Aid and CPR as required by Washington State Department of Labor and Industries WAC 296-24. | ||
| 2'nd Quarter | Cr | |
| WCO 140 | CARPENTRY | 18 |
| Four quarters of work dealing with residential construction and remodeling, including technical knowledge and hands-on experience. | ||
| 3'rd Quarter | Cr | |
| WCO 140 | CARPENTRY | 18 |
| Four quarters of work dealing with residential construction and remodeling, including technical knowledge and hands-on experience. | ||
| 4'th Quarter | Cr | |
| WCO 140 | CARPENTRY | 18 |
| Four quarters of work dealing with residential construction and remodeling, including technical knowledge and hands-on experience. | ||
| Additional Courses | Cr | |
| ENGL 105 * | APPLIED COMPOSTION | 3 |
| Covers skills and strategies needed to meet writing demands in college and on the job. | ||
| MATH 110 * | APPLIED MATH FOR TECHNICIANS | 3 |
| Emphasis on applications of mathematics to vocational and technical courses. | ||
| MIC 103 * | COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR BUILDERS | 3 |
| Intro to basic personal computer hardware and software concepts as they apply to business transactions and the building trades. | ||
| PSYC 240 * | PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS | 3 |
| (Formerly PSY 220) Covers dynamics of organizations and human resources in the workplace: motivational theory, leadership, group processes, organizational theory, participatory management, conflict management and counseling. Primarily for vocational students. | ||
| Total Credits = 85 | ||
* Students can earn an associate of applied science degre by completing requirements for a certificate plus additional related instruction elective credits.