Carpentry Occupations

Associate in Applied Science

This program allows students to understand and explore the many facets of work encompassed by the carpentry profession. Beginning with safety and an understanding of materials and tools, the students learn the development of plans from site and layout work through the construction of footings, foundations, floors, walls, roofs, ceilings, and finish work. The complex world of construction operations and scheduling is examined in detail through the various courses of study. This degree is designed to help students prepare for a career in the building trades as a carpenter. This profession is in high demand and pays well.

Program Details

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Carpentry Internship can either be performed through work in the field with a building contractor, whom the students work for, or through field experience on projects arranged through Kaskaskia College.

Curriculum

First Semester
CSTR 100	Fundamentals of Construction Practices	2.00
CSTR 101	Site Work and Layout	4.00
CSTR 103	Rough Frame Construction I	4.00
CSTR 141	Siding & Exterior Trim	4.00
TECM 119	Technical Mathematics OR higher level math	3.00
		17.00

Second Semester
CSTR 102	Carpentry and Concrete	3.00
CSTR 104	Print Reading	2.00
DFTG 122	CAD-Theory & Practice I OR additional higher level math	3.00
PHLE 119	Core Values and Ethical Decision Making	1.00
CSTR 140	Roofing Fundamentals	3.00
CSTR 142	Finish Carpentry I	4.00
		16.00

Third Semester
CSTR 200	Rough Frame Construction II	3.00
CSTR 201	Finish Carpentry II	3.00
CSTR 202	Cabinet Making I	4.00
HLTH 208	First Aid	3.00
BUSN 103	Introduction to Business	3.00
PSYH 101	Psychology	3.00
		19.00

Fourth Semester
CSTR 120	Sustainable Interior Systems	3.00
CSTR 220	Carpentry Internship	4.00
CSTR 210	Cabinet Making II	3.00
SPCH 103	Fundamentals of Speech	3.00
ENGL 101	English Composition	3.00
		16.00

Cost

First Semester
tuition (17 credit hours)	$2312.00
student services fee (17 credit hours)	$272.00
lab fees	$175.00
books	$490.00
insurance	$34.00
	$3283.00

Second Semester
tuition (16 credit hours)	$2176.00
student services fee (17 credit hours)	$256.00
lab fees	$278.00
books	$135.00
	$2845.00

Third Semester
tuition (19 credit hours)	$2584.00
student services fee (19 credit hours)	$304.00
lab fees	$250.00
books	$560.00
insurance	$34.00
	$3732.00

Fourth Semester
tuition (16 credit hours)	$2176.00
student services fee (16 credit hours)	$256.00
lab fees	$155.00
books	$380.00
	$2967.00

Additional Expenses
recommended tool list	$400.00
	$400.00

Kaskaskia College has an articulation agreement with the Southern Illinois District Council of Carpenters (SIDC) where upon completion of an Associate Degree Program, graduating students can advance to the third year Apprentice Level after passing proficiency tests administered by the SIDC Joint Apprentice Committee.
Basic Builder Certificate
Basic Carpentry Certificate
Better Builder Certificate
Finish Carpentry Certificate
- Bridge Builder
- Cabinet Maker
- Commercial Carpenter
- Concrete Form Carpenter
- Dry Wall Hanger
- Framer
- Millwright
- Residential Carpenter
- Roofer
- Siding Installer
- Title Setter
- Trim Carpenter
- Perform work assignments with optimum safety procedures and demonstrate safe work practices that reflect OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory agencies .
- Demonstrate the construction knowledge that enables the carpenter to construct the framework for various buildings.
- Demonstrate the skills necessary to construct the building envelope for various structures.
- Demonstrate the skills necessary to construct various foundations and site work involved in construction.
- Demonstrate the skills needed in finish carpentry work.