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Residential Carpenter- Certificate
Residential Carpenter- Certificate
at Somerset Community & Technical College
Eastern Kentucky Catalog
The Construction Technology program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the construction industry. Residential and light commercial construction applications are taught. Provides a discussion of the different employment opportunities of carpentry-related careers within the construction industry including different construction systems and methods as well as basic management of a construction project.
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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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$36,160
$51,390
$89,950
$17.39
$24.71
$43.25
Admissions
The Kentucky Community & Technical College System has slightly different requirements for first-time freshmen, returning students, visiting students, adult learners, and students with GEDs. We recommend contacting the KCTCS campus you are interested in taking courses from and inquiring with them about their requirements. This course is offered at the following KCTCS campuses: Big Sandy Community and Technical College, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Hazard Community and Technical College, Hopkinsville Community College, Jefferson Community and Technical College, Maysville Community and Technical College, Owensboro Community and Technical College, Somerset Community College, Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College, West Kentucky Community and Technical College