Carpentry school training courses in Arvada, CO (public, in-house or online)

This program provides theory along with hands-on training for job-entry skills up to craftsman level in a variety of areas. You can earn an associate of applied science degree or a certificate in carpentry.

Areas of emphasis include: residential carpentry; commercial carpentry; contracting; code compliance; estimating; maintenance: apartment, commercial, residential; remodeling/renovation/additions/basement remodeling; cabinetmaking/furnituremaking and repair. In addition, refinishing spe...

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This course is designed to familiarize the students with the various aspects and procedures of carpentry and roofing. The course will also introduce the students to the language of carpentry and roofing and help them understand the basic terminology of the same.
Throughout this course, students will learn about carpentry requirements such as platform and balloon framing, different types of roofs, roofing materials and the 2003 Supplement.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Be able to calcula...

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Instruction includes the proper use of measuring tools, an introduction to current building codes, and a review of applicable blueprint reading and math skills. Labs include the proper use of hand and power tools, layout procedures, building material applications and rough framing.