Carpentry
Under the guidance of professional staff, students will:
- Build structures that will stand the test of time.
- Utilize hand and power tools such as a builder’s transit, pneumatic nail and trim guns.
- Read blueprints, survey, frame, and finish from foundation to roof.
✓ PROGRAM DETAILS
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Units of Study
- Safety/Occupational Orientation
- Hand Tools
- Power Tools
- Blueprint Reading
- Site Preparation & Layout Footings & Foundations
- Framing - Floor Construction
- Framing - Wall Construction
- Framing - Roof Construction
- Exterior Finish
- Interior Finish
- Estimation
Certifications
Carpentry students earn the following certifications in high school:
- OSHA CareerSafe
- Pennsylvania Builder’s Association Skills Certificate
- Ladder Safety
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Industry Salary Ranges
- Carpenter’s Helper: $19,690 - $43,030
- Drywall & Ceiling Tile Installer: $26,830 - $79,660
- Carpenter: $27,070 - $79,480
Career Opportunities
- Builder
- Rough Framer
- Finish Carpenter
- Master Carpenter
- Roofing & Siding Installer
- Drywall Installer / Finisher
- Project / Construction Manager
- Building Inspector
- Independent Contractor
Program Costs
- Uniform: $10
- Work boots: $20-$60
- Certifications: $25
Instructor: Caleb Miller
Email: cmiller@ubtech.org
Phone: 215-795-2911 x258
