Carpentry school training courses in Columbus, OH (public, in-house or online)

The Module Certificates are a great way for students to focus on a single skill set and earn a college certificate. In combination, the modules can be applied towards the Facilities Maintenance Certificate and Skilled Trades - Facilities Maintenance Major Degree program. In local industry, employers and employees both can benefit from these modules as a method to cross-train current workers to build or enhance additional skill sets.

The residential and light carpentry concentration can provide you with the knowledge and skills you need for employment as a carpenter. You will study residential and commercial construction. All phases will be explored and applied on a job site or in the lab.

As a graduate of this diploma program, you will be able to plan and execute all the details of residential or commercial carpentry: knowledge of materials, construction print reading, site layout, footing and foundation construction, floor and wall framing, ceiling and roof framing, insulation, interior wall and ceiling covering, interior trim, and exterior finishes and trims. You will learn how computers can bring precision to the planning and execution of a job. If you choose commercial carpen...

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Carpentry school covers the following:
Wall Panels and Fasteners
Using Hand Tools and Power Tools
Plans and Building Codes
Building Layout
Concrete and Concrete Forms
Floor and Exterior Wall Framing
Framing the Roof
Stairways, Installation, and Ventilation
Siding, Porches, Decks, and Fences
Drywall, Wall Paneling, and Wall Tile
Ceiling Finish, Doors, and Interior Trim
Stairways: Finish Flooring

The Carpentry Course is comprised of 19 comprehensive lessons. They are easy to follow, yet challenging and stimulating at the same time. Each lesson begins with a subject matter preview and objectives, an introductory note from your instructor and a vocabulary builder of new words and terms.

Next comes the reading assignment. Practice exercises help you check and review what you’ve learned. At the end of the lesson is an open-book exam, which you may take online.