Construction Trades: Carpentry

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Construction Trades: Carpentry is designed to provide knowledge, safety, and skills in the carpentry construction trade. This program is an introduction to common construction skills to include safety, codes, construction drawings, tools, wall systems, flooring systems, and roof systems. Students can seek employment as carpentry technicians on residential and commercial job sites. A Certificate of Competency (CCT) in Construction Trades: Carpentry is available. A second Carpentry CCL and Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Construction Technology are also available.

Details

Field of Interest
Applied Technology
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Construction Trades: Carpentry (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5108
Total credits required
16-18
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You'll Learn
  • Practice Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards in daily work.
  • Recognize the interrelationships among the construction trades.
  • Describe the implications of working in construction trades.
  • Use, maintain and secure materials, tools, and equipment according to professional standards.
  • Maintain the work space according to professional standards.
  • Interpret construction plans to perform a task.
  • Perform calculations needed for the carpentry trade.
  • Build wall, roof, and floor systems using appropriate materials, codes and tools.
  • Demonstrate efficient and quality work.
  • Effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
  • Effectively work within a team structure.
  • Demonstrate professionalism with conduct and ethics.
Career Statistics

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Carpenters
$47,920
Helpers--Carpenters
$35,520
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
$35,110

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CON103 or
CON271		 Foundation of Construction Safety or Construction Safety Critical course Gateway course 1–3
CON102 or
(CON102AB and
CON102AA and
CON102AC)		 Foundations of Construction Trades or (Foundations of Construction Trades: Construction Calculations and Foundations of Construction Trades: Tools, Equipment, and Workspace and : Construction Drawings) 5
CON110 or
(CON110AA and
CON110AB and
CON110AC)		 Construction: Carpentry or (Construction: Carpentry/Floor Systems and Construction: Carpentry/Wall Systems and Construction: Carpentry/Ceiling and Roof Systems) 9

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CON103 or
CON271		 Foundation of Construction Safety or Construction Safety Critical course Gateway course 1–3
CON102 or
(CON102AA and
CON102AB and
CON102AC)		 Foundations of Construction Trades or (Foundations of Construction Trades: Tools, Equipment, and Workspace and Foundations of Construction Trades: Construction Calculations and Foundations of Construction Trades: Construction Drawings) 5

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CON110 or
(CON110AA and
CON110AB and
CON110AC)		 Construction: Carpentry or (Construction: Carpentry/Floor Systems and Construction: Carpentry/Wall Systems and Construction: Carpentry/Ceiling and Roof Systems) 9
Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

Disclaimer

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=188894).

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.

Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Construction Trades: Carpentry