Carpentry

Newman Smith High School
Business & Industry Endorsement

This four year plan can be used as an example to help plan your high school career.

subject	9th Grade	10th Grade	11th Grade	12th grade
Language Arts	English	English	English	English
Math	Math	Math	Math	Math
Science	Science	Science	Science	Science
Social Studies	Social Studies	Social Studies	Social Studies	Social Studies
CTE Courses	Principles of Construction OR Principles of Architecture (1 credit)	Construction Technology I (2 credits)	Construction Technology II (2 credits)	Practicum in Construction Technology OR Career Preparation (2 credits)
Additional Elective
Additional Elective
Additional Elective

Additional Graduation Requirements:

Foreign Language (2 credits)
Physical Education (1 credit)
Fine Arts (1 credit)
Health (1/2 credit)

Possible Industry Based Certifications:

NCCER Carpentry, Level 1 & 2
NCCER Commercial Carpenter
NCCER Core Curriculum
NCCER Construction Technology

occupations	median wage	annual openings	% growth
Carpenters	$35,922	5,031	26%
Cost Estimators	$63,939	2,239	21%

The Carpentry program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities related to constructing, installing, or repairing structures and fixtures made of wood, such as concrete forms (including frameworks, partitions, joists, studding, rafters, and stairways). This program of study may also include exploration into installing, dismantling, or moving machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.

Recommended Course Sequence

Principles of Architecture

In this course, students will have an overview to the various fields of architecture, interior design, and construction management. Achieving proficiency in decision making and problem solving is an essential skill for career planning and lifelong learning. Students use self-knowledge, education, and career information to set and achieve realistic career and educational goals. Job-specific training can be provided through training modules that identify career goals in trade and industry areas. Classroom studies include topics such as safety, work ethics, communication, information technology applications, systems, health, environment, leadership, teamwork, ethical and legal responsibility, employability, and career development.

Principles of Construction

This course is intended to provide an introduction and lay a solid foundation for those students entering the construction or craft skilled areas. The course provides a strong knowledge of construction safety, construction mathematics, and common hand and power tools. For safety and liability considerations, limiting course enrollment to 15 students is recommended. This course also provides communication and occupation skills to assist the student in obtaining and maintaining employment.

Construction Technology I

In this course, students will gain knowledge and skills needed to enter the workforce as carpenters or building maintenance supervisors or to prepare for a postsecondary degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in safety, tool usage, building materials, codes, and framing. For safety and liability considerations, limiting course enrollment to 15 students is recommended.

Construction Technology II

In this course, students will gain advanced knowledge and skills needed to enter the workforce as carpenters, building maintenance technicians or supervisors, or to prepare for a postsecondary degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering. Students will build on the knowledge base from Construction Technology I and are introduced to exterior and interior finish out skills. For safety and liability considerations, limiting course enrollment to 15 students is recommended.