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Residential Carpentry- Basic
Residential Carpentry- Basic
at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology
Philadelphia Catalog
This is a hands-on course incorporating basic residential carpentry skills that the student may be able to apply to home projects or use to apply for entry level work in construction. The class will be adapted to the interest and skill of the students, covering framing, drywall, installing windows and doors, trim, molding, and exterior products. The instructor will provide an introduction on safety, tool use, materials, and varied construction techniques as well as how to find information on zoning and building permits.
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Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials, such as concrete forms; building frameworks, including partitions, joists, studding, and rafters; and wood stairways, window and door frames, and hardwood floors. May also install cabinets, siding, drywall, and batt or roll insulation. Includes brattice builders who build doors or brattices (ventilation walls or partitions) in underground passageways.
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$36,160
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Admissions
All courses require Internet access, e-mail, and Chrome, or Microsoft Internet Explorer. Some courses may have additional requirements. Please visit our Online Instruction Center for more information. Admission Requirements: Adults, out-of-school youths, and students at least 16 years of age and in the 11th grade may attend MBIT Adult Education classes.