Construction Trades: Carpentry, Commercial and Residential
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Construction Trades: Carpentry, Commercial and Residential is designed to provide knowledge, safety, and skills in the carpentry construction trade. This program reinforces common construction skills to include use of tools, adherence to safety and codes, and reading construction drawings. It offers further theory and practice in commercial and specialty carpentry, to include steel framing, conventional roofing, interior finishing, and concrete forms. Students can seek employment as carpentry technicians on residential and commercial job sites. A Certificate of Competency (CCT) in Carpentry: Commercial and Residential is also available. The CCL/CCT can be applied to an available Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Construction Trades.
Details
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- 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 steel frame structures, conventional roof systems and building envelopes, interior finishes, and concrete structures 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 leadership, conduct and ethics.
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 annual median wages* for this program. 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.
Carpenters
$47,190 Show expanded career information for Carpenters
Helpers--Carpenters
$36,690 Show expanded career information for Helpers--Carpenters
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
$35,520 Show expanded career information for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
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 Pathway Planner 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
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CON103 | Foundation of Construction Safety | Critical course Gateway course | 1 | ||
| CON104 | Hand and Power Tools, Equipment, and Workspace | 1.5 | |||
| CON105 | Construction Calculations | 1.5 | |||
| CON107 | Construction Drawings Introduction | 1 | |||
| CON110 | Carpentry: Floor Systems | Critical course Gateway course | 3.5 | ||
| CON111 | Carpentry: Wall Systems | 3.5 | |||
| CON112 | Carpentry Ceiling Joist and Roof Framing | 4 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CON213 | Carpentry: Steel Framing | 1 | |||
| CON214 | Carpentry: Roof Systems and Building Envelopes | 3 | |||
| CON215 | Carpentry: Interior Finishes | 4 | |||
| CON216 | Carpentry: Concrete Forms | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CON103 | Foundation of Construction Safety | Critical course Gateway course | 1 | ||
| CON104 | Hand and Power Tools, Equipment, and Workspace | 1.5 | |||
| CON105 | Construction Calculations | 1.5 | |||
| CON107 | Construction Drawings Introduction | 1 | |||
| CON110 | Carpentry: Floor Systems | Critical course Gateway course | 3.5 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CON111 | Carpentry: Wall Systems | 3.5 | |||
| CON112 | Carpentry Ceiling Joist and Roof Framing | 4 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CON213 | Carpentry: Steel Framing | 1 | |||
| CON214 | Carpentry: Roof Systems and Building Envelopes | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CON215 | Carpentry: Interior Finishes | 4 | |||
| CON216 | Carpentry: Concrete Forms | 3 |
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.
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 curriculum website for the Certificate of Completion in Construction Trades: Carpentry, Commercial and Residential (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=161950).
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.
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.