CARP 111 - Basics of Carpentry

3 Credits
Safety on the worksite is the emphasis for this class - designed to be the first of 16 courses necessary for completion of the carpentry apprenticeship program. This course offers a certification in First Aid/CPR/AED and OSHA 10. There is training with basic hand & power tool usage, basic knot tying and the usage of the Construction Master Pro calculator. The apprentice will be introduced to many of the basic skills and knowledge necessary for success in today’s construction industry. Expectations, challenges, and opportunities encountered by today’s carpenter are anticipated and discussed. The introduction and development of safe and efficient work habits and positive character traits for the workplace also will be emphasized.

Course Outcomes

Identify and describe the roles and responsibilities of a carpenter apprentice.
Successfully complete the American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) CPR, AED and First Aid for the Community and the Workplace certification.
Successfully complete OSHA 10 training program.
Demonstrate the ability to follow all safety protocols when using hand & power tools in the shop or on the jobsite.
Demonstrate the ability to tie basic knots used on the jobsite.
Demonstrate the ability to use the Construction Master Pro calculator to solve basic construction math equations.