Carpentry, Diploma

 

Program Standard and Course Guide

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Program Standards

SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS

Admission Requirements

CR02-02-01

Provisional Program Admissions

CR02-02-04

Program Numbering

CR02-03-02

Program Course Consistency and Sequence

CR02-03-03

Program Course List

Accreditation (Guide)

Appendix A

Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)

Appendix B

Suggested Equipment List (Guide)

Appendix C

 

ADMISSIONS

 

Standard Number:  CR02 –02-01 (Admission Requirements)

 

Standard Statement

 

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Carpentry Diploma program.

 

Explanatory Comment

 

Admission refers to regular admission into a Diploma-granting program.

 

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable.

 

The institution develops and implements clearly stated Diploma program admissions policies and procedures.

 

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Carpentry profession.

 

Evaluative Criteria

 

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Carpentry Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

 

The requirements for admission to the Carpentry Diploma program are:

 

a)    Attainment of 16 years of age;

b)    achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and

c)     completion of application and related procedures.

 

Admission of transfer students to the Carpentry Diploma program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

 

a)    regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and

b)    proper completion of application and related procedures.

 

Standard Number: CR02 02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

 

Standard Statement

 

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Carpentry Diploma program.

 

Explanatory Comment

 

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

 

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

 

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into Diploma programs on a provisional basis.

 

Evaluative Criteria

 

Provisional admission to the Carpentry Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

 

The requirements for provisional admission to the Carpentry Diploma program are:

 

a)    attainment of 16 years of age;

b)    achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading,  language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and

c)     completion of application and related procedures.

 

All Carpentry Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

 

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the Georgia Board of Technical and Adult Education.

 

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

 

Standard Number:  CR02-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

 

Standard Statement

 

A major Code of CR02 and  a CIP code of  46.020102 are applied to the Carpentry, Diploma program.

 

Explanatory Comment

 

Assignment of a statewide Major Code CR02 and CIP Code 46.020102 to the Diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

 

Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

 

Evaluation Criteria

 

Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major code and CIP code.

 

Each degree/diploma/certificate having a given Major code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major code.

 

Degree/diplomas/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major code for each option.

 

Standard Number:  CR02-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

 

Standard Statement

 

The Carpentry Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements.  Specific course alphanumeric identification codes are assigned to each course.  Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

 

Explanatory Comment

 

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code CR02 and CIP code 46.020102 are consistent statewide.  Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as  a statewide course identification code.

 

Evaluative Criteria

 

The Carpentry Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of CR02 and CIP code 46.020102, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide.  Program components include, but are not limited to:

 

Program Title

 

Carpentry, Diploma

 

Program Description

 

The Carpentry, Diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the carpentry industry.  Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.  The program emphasizes a combination of carpentry theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.  Program graduates receive a carpentry diploma and have the qualifications of an entry-level residential carpenter or entry-level commercial carpenter.

 

Courses

General Core Courses

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

(13)

ENG 100

English [P] ENG 096, or DTAE admission level: and RDG 096 or DTAE admission level,

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 101

General Mathematics [P] MAT 097, or DTAE admission level

5

0

0

5

5

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development [P] Provisional admission

3

0

0

3

3

Courses

Occupational Courses

Class Hours

D. Lab Hours

P. Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

(49)

 

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

[P] Provisional admission

1

4

0

5

3

CFC 100

Safety

[P] Provisional admission

1

0

0

1

1

CFC 101

Introduction to Construction

[P] Provisional admission

2

0

0

2

2

CAR 101

Safe Use of Hand and Power Tools

[P] Provisional admission

2

1

3

6

3

CAR 103

Materials

[P] Provisional admission

3

0

0

3

3

CAR 105

Print Reading

[P] MAT 102

5

0

0

5

5

CAR 107

Site Layout, Footings, and Foundations

[P] CAR 105

4

0

3

7

5

CAR 110

Floor Framing

[P] CAR 101, CAR 103, CAR 105

2

0

3

5

3

CAR 111

Wall Framing

[P] CAR 101, CAR 103, CAR 105

2

0

3

5

3

CAR 112

Ceiling and Roof Framing

[P] CAR 101, CAR 103, CAR 105

4

0

6

10

6

CAR 114

Roof Coverings

[P] CAR 101, CAR 103

1

0

4

5

2

CAR 115

Exterior Finishes and Trim

[P] CAR 101, CAR 103, CAR 105

2

2

6

10

5

CAR 117

Interior Finishes I

[P] CAR 101, CAR 103, CAR 105

1

0

9

10

4

CAR 118

Interior Finishes II

[P] CAR 101, CAR 103, CAR 105

1

0

9

10

4

 

RESIDENTIAL CARPENTRY SPECIALIZATION

 

 

 

 

11

CAR 119

Interior Finishes III

[P] CAR 101, CAR 103, CAR 105

1

0

6

7

3

CAR 121

Cornice and Soffit

[P] CAR 101, CAR 103, CAR 105, Program admission

1

0

2

3

1

CAR 126

Stairs

[P] CAR 101, CAR 103, CAR 105

Program admission

2

0

3

5

3

CAR 127

Residential Carpentry Internship OR Electives

[P] All non-elective courses

0

0

12

12

4

(4)

 

COMMERCIAL CARPENTRY

SPECIALIZATION

 

 

 

 

11

CAR 130

Door and Door Hardware

[P] CAR 101, CAR 103, CAR 105 Program admission

1

0

4

5

2

CAR 131

Concrete Forming

[P] Provisional admission

2

1

4

7

3

CAR 132

Site Development

[P] MAT 101, CAR 107

1

1

0

2

1

CAR 134

Commercial Carpentry Internship OR Electives

[P] All non-elective courses

0

0

12

12

4

(4)

CAR 135

Steel Rigging and Reinforcing

[P] Program admission

1

0

0

1

1

 

Program Final Exit Point

 

Carpentry diploma recipient

 

73 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation

 

APPENDIX A

 

Diploma Program Description

 

Accreditation and Certification

 

The Carpentry diploma program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Commission on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).

 

APPENDIX B

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Diploma Program Curriculum Model

 

Suggested Course Sequence

 

The standard curriculum for the Carpentry program is set up on the quarter system.  Suggested sequence for the program is given below.  Technical institutes may implement the Carpentry program by using the sequence listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or core-requisites.

                                                                                                                    

 

SUGGESTED SEQUENCE

 

FIRST QUARTER

Course

Number

Courses

Class

Hours

D.Lab

Hours

P.Lab/

OBI

Hours

Weekly

Contact

Hours

Credit

Hours

(19)

MAT 101

General Mathematics

5

0

0

5

5

CFC 100

Safety

1

0

0

1

1

CFC 101

Introduction to Construction

2

0

0

2

2

CAR 101

Safe Use of Hand and Power Tools

2

1

3

6

3

CAR 103

Materials

3

0

0

3

3

CAR 105

Print Reading

5

0

0

5

5

TOTAL

 

 

 

 

19

SECOND QUARTER

Course

Number

Courses

Class

Hours

D.Lab

Hours

P.Lab/

OBI

Hours

Weekly

Contact

Hours

Credit

Hours

(20)

CAR 107

Site Layout, footings, and Foundations

4

0

3

7

5

CAR 110

Floor Framing

2

0

3

5

3

CAR 111

Wall Framing

2

0

3

5

3

CAR 112

Ceiling and Roof Framing

4

0

6

10

6

PSY 100

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

3

0

0

3

3

TOTAL

 

 

 

 

20

THIRD QUARTER

Course

Number

Courses

Class

Hours

D.Lab

Hours

P.Lab/

OBI

Hours

Weekly

Contact

Hours

Credit

Hours

(23)

CAR 114

Roof Coverings

1

0

4

5

2

CAR 115

Exterior Finishes and Trim

2

2

6

10

5

CAR 117

Interior Finishes I

1

0

9

10

4

SCT  100

Introduction to Microcomputers

1

4

0

5

3

ENG 100

English

5

0

0

5

5

TOTAL

 

 

 

 

23

FOURTH QUARTER – Residential Carpentry Specialization

Course

Number

Courses

Class

Hours

D.Lab

Hours

P.Lab/

OBI

Hours

Weekly

Contact

Hours

Credit

Hours

(15)

CAR 121

Cornice and Soffit

1

0

2

3

1

CAR 126

Stairs

2

0

3

5

3

CAR 118

Interior Finishes II

1

0

9

10

4

CAR 119

Interior Finishes III

1

0

6

7

3

CAR 127

Residential Carpentry Internship OR Electives

0

 

0

12

12

(4)

4

(4)

TOTAL

 

 

 

 

15

FIFTH QUARTER – Commercial Carpentry Specialization

Course

Number

Courses

Class

Hours

D.Lab

Hours

P.Lab/

OBI

Hours

Weekly

Contact

Hours

Credit

Hours

(15)

CAR 118

Interior Finishes II

1

0

9

10

4

CAR 130

Door and Door Hardware

1

0

4

5

2

CAR 131

Concrete Forming

2

1

4

7

3

CAR 132

Site Development

1

1

0

2

1

CAR 135

Steel Rigging and Reinforcing

1

0

0

1

1

CAR 134

Commercial Carpentry Internship OR Electives

0

0

12

12

(4)

4

(4)

TOTAL

 

 

 

 

15

 

APPENDIX C

 

Equipment List:

100 foot heavy duty extension cords

100 foot measuring tape

16 ounce finishing hammer

2 foot magnetic level

22 ounce framing hammer

25 foot Measuring Tape

4 foot level

50 foot heavy duty extension cords

8 point crosscut hand saw

Carpenters’ pencils

Circular Saw

Cold chisel

Combination square

Drill index

Drill, 1/2 in. (Black & Decker)

Drill, 3/8 in. (Black & Decker)

Drywall saw

Folding Rule

Framing square with rafter tables

Honing stone

Ladder, 6 and 8 ft.

Sabre Saw

Safety goggles

Saws-All (Black & Decker)

Scaffold Jacks

Screw gun

Screw gun bits

Set of 1”,3/4”, ½” ¼ “ chisels

Set of drill bits

Set of Phillips head screwdrivers

Set of straight head screwdrivers

Speed square

Utility Knife

Utility Knife Blades

Whitney punch

Wiss aviation snips

 

Equipment and Furnishings

Band Saw

Bench grinder

Combination Miter Saw

Drill bits

Drill press motor

Drill press vise

Drill press, 14 in.

Heavy duty bench vises, 6 in.

Miter Saw (electric)

Radial Arm Saw

Router

Router Bits

Shop stools, 60 in. x 30 in.

Shop tables

Table Saw

 

Instructional Aids

Audiovisual study carrels (2 slide/tape, 2 VCR)

Book supports

Bookcase

Calculator

Desks

Earphone sets

Electric pencil sharpener

File cabinet locks

File cabinets (2 drawer Highsmith)

File cabinets (4 drawer)

IBM PC11 computer (complete w/printer, etc.)

Instructor chairs

Magazine rack (Highsmith)

Overhead projector

Overhead screen (60 in. x 60 in.)

Slide/tape trays

Slide/tape viewer-projectors

Slide/tape, VCR tape storage cabinets (Highsmith)

Storage cabinet (5 shelf, 78 in. high, Highsmith)

Student chairs, 6 per set/4 sets

Tables, 30 in. x 72 in.

Time card racks (Highsmith)

Time clock

TV/VCR combos