Technical Skills for Carpenters (CBT 1105)

Term: 2025 Fall Semester

Faculty

Division Advisor MAC Industry and TechnologyShow MyInfo popup for Division Advisor MAC Industry and Technology

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Bryan L HicklinShow MyInfo popup for Bryan L Hicklin

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Schedule

Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu, 8:00 AM - 11:50 AM (9/15/2025 - 10/9/2025) Location: MAIN ITC 517

Description

Structured as a hands-on, shop class. Students will also participate in classroom learning as new topics are introduced. Shop safety rules, common jobsite hazards, and methods to abate these hazards will be the first topic of this course. Students will learn measuring, marking, squaring and leveling techniques. The identification and safe usage of hand and power tools is a primary emphasis. Circular saws, jog saws, reciprocating saws, impact drivers, and drills will be introduced in this course, as students complete various technical projects that demonstrate basic carpentry competence.