Residential Carpentry - Delaware County Community College

Residential Carpentry from Delaware County Community College is a Campus Certificate Carpenters degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. The Residential Carpentry certificate is designed to prepare the student for entry-level positions in the occupational specialty of residential carpentry. The Certificate of Competency in Residential Carpentry will be awarded upon successful completion of the competencies as outlined below. Students who complete the program will be prepared to seek positions as entry-level carpenters . The program focuses on carpentry involving basic carpentry processes. Relevant theory and skills in solving basic mathematical problems, blueprint reading, and the safe use of hand tools, power tools and other equipment and materials of the trade will be addressed. Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to: Interpret plans. Lay out carpentry procedures. Identify the different structural components and their sequence as it relates to construction. Interpret building specifications and regulations as they relate to building construction. Estimate carpentry materials and labor costs to complete a project. Complete a rough carpentry project. Frame a structure. Perform finished carpentry work. Apply roofing material. Erect dry wall. Define roofing and siding terms. Describe and apply roofing felt, organic and/or fiberglass asphalt shingles and roll roofing. Apply aluminum and vinyl siding. Identify flash valleys, sidewalls, chimneys, and other roof obstructions. Cut and bend roll aluminum to fit exterior trim and soffits. Apply and cut fanfold exterior insulation. Estimate needed roofing and siding materials. Describe and apply wood shingles and shakes to roof underlayment. Flash hip-valley and ridge roofs according to specific application. Apply wood shingles and shakes to siding. Apply T 111 siding (registered name of the manufacturer). Explain the uses and applications of brick, stone and stucco siding. Estimate required amounts of roofing and siding. View more details on Delaware County Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Carpenters courses.