Carpentry

Teacher

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Our Carpentry & Building Trades program seeks to prepare our students for entry-level employment as carpenters in both new construction and renovation applications. This course is designed to provide hands-on installation of doors, windows, and roofing along with interior finish operations such as drywall, trim – joinery, and molding. It also presents basic theory including occupational math, and trade-related formulas designed to refresh basic mathematics skills related to the trade of Carpentry. Students learn a production method for translating blueprints to wall plates and framing a house from the foundation up. An introduction to machine carpentry including how to safely set up and use traditional shop tools such as the table saw, drill press, jointer, thickness planer, radial arm saw, band-saw, and router are components of the curriculum. This course is included with “Construction Skills 2000”

CERTIFICATION

Students who receive 12 credits in the Carpentry & Building Trades program will have the opportunity to take an Industry Relevant certification exam. Additionally, students in the senior year will have the opportunity to participate in a program for advanced placement into any New York City Local Union.

Work Based Learning Opportunities

Students will obtain 54 Work Based Learning hours during their three years within the program. Through these 54 hours, students will develop career-building skills, work with professionals, as well as attend internships focusing on the field of Carpentry and Building Trades.

Career Opportunities

Carpenter (Generalist): ($60k-$120k+)
- Union: New York City District Council of Carpenters (NYCDCC) – This union represents a wide range of carpentry specializations within NYC. Members might work on residential, commercial, or infrastructure projects.
- Focus: Framing, interior systems, concrete formwork, and more. This is a good entry point into the carpentry trades, allowing you to gain experience in various areas.
Dockbuilder/Marine Carpenter: ($70k-$130k+)
- Union: NYCDCC – Local 1456 represents these specialized carpenters.
- Focus: Construction and repair of piers, docks, wharves, and other marine structures. NYC’s waterfront location makes this a unique and potentially lucrative career path.
Floor Coverer: ($50k-$100k+)
- Union: NYCDCC – Locals 135 and 2287 cover floor laying.
- Focus: Installation of hardwood, carpet, tile, and other flooring materials in residential and commercial buildings.
Millwright: ($70k-$130k+)
- Union: NYCDCC – Local 740 represents millwrights.
- Focus: Installation, maintenance, and dismantling of machinery in industrial settings. This often involves complex rigging and precision alignment.
Resilient Floor Coverer: ($50k-$100k+)
- Union: NYCDCC – Local 2287
- Focus: Specializes in the installation of vinyl, linoleum, and other resilient flooring materials, often used in commercial and institutional settings.
Cabinetmaker/Benchhand: ($60k-$120k+)
- Union: While some cabinetmakers are unionized through the NYCDCC, many are independent or work for smaller shops.
- Focus: This is more of a craft specialization, focusing on the creation of custom cabinets and furniture, often in a workshop setting.