Careers in Wood Construction
Marine Carpentry (Boatbuilding)
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 130 | MARINE CARPENTRY | 18 |
| Covers employable skills in the boatbuilding trade. Includes instruction in fiberglass, wood construction and repair. | ||
| 3'rd Quarter | Cr | |
| WCO 130 | MARINE CARPENTRY | 18 |
| Covers employable skills in the boatbuilding trade. Includes instruction in fiberglass, wood construction and repair. | ||
| 4'th Quarter | Cr | |
| WCO 130 | MARINE CARPENTRY | 18 |
| Covers employable skills in the boatbuilding trade. Includes instruction in fiberglass, wood construction and repair. | ||
| 5'th Quarter | Cr | |
| WCO 130 | MARINE CARPENTRY | 18 |
| Covers employable skills in the boatbuilding trade. Includes instruction in fiberglass, wood construction and repair. | ||
| 6'th Quarter | Cr | |
| WCO 130 | MARINE CARPENTRY | 18 |
| Covers employable skills in the boatbuilding trade. Includes instruction in fiberglass, wood construction and repair. | ||
| 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. | ||
| 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 = 118 | ||
* A student can apply for a certificate at the end of sixth quarter. To qualify for a certificate the student must complete the following classes:
Seventh & Eight Quarters
Optional (Instructor's approval required)
Students must maintain 2.0 GPA in their coursework to remain in the program. Students can earn an associate of applied science degree by completing requirements for a certificate plus additional related instruction credits (general education and electives).