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Residential Construction at Seattle Central College

Residential Construction

at Seattle Central College

Seattle Catalog

Demand for workers with residential building skills in the Seattle area is enormous, and jobs can be rewarding and well-paying. This new certificate program provides hands-on career training in “whole building” residential construction. Designed to put your skills to work in the field, this program is open for people with no experience, as well as anyone currently working in construction who would like to take their career to the next level. Learn foundational construction skills, gain experience with tools and materials, develop carpentry skills, and build interior and exterior finishing skills. Lecture, discussion, and written materials will prepare you to take the Carpentry Basic Certification exam. Gain the knowledge and experience for gainful employment and advancement in residential construction.

Leads to

$75.1k careers

Costs

$1.8k

Takes

9 Months
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Example Career

Carpenters

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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Hourly Wage

$49,880

$75,140

$114,080

$23.98

$36.12

$54.85

Who do I Contact?

1701 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122

Quick Facts

Location:  Seattle, WA

Type:  Short-term training 7+ months

Format:  In-Person

Hours:  Part-time

Age:  18 and up