Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Oak Creek Campus
- Pathway: Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation
- Program Code: 31-410-1
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: Technical Diploma
- Start Dates: August
About the Carpentry Diploma
Description
Classes are held at the Oak Creek Campus and at the MATC Education Center at Walker’s Square, 816 West National Avenue, Milwaukee.
This program prepares you for working on residential and commercial structures. You will learn about reading construction blueprints, the various materials and fasteners used, and the fundamental techniques used in wood-frame construction.
As residential and commercial structures continue to be built and remodeled, there is a steady demand for carpenters.
Additional program details: Practical experience is given in the use of power and hand tools. Graduates of the program may obtain employment as carpenters, carpenter apprentices, rough carpenters, form carpenters and finish carpenters.
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Detailed Program Information
2024-25 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CABMIL-340 | Millwork for Carpenters ‡ | 2 |
| CARP-301 | House Framing ‡ | 5 |
| CARP-304 | House Framing Fundamentals ‡ | 3 |
| CARP-351 | Building Materials ‡ | 1 |
| CARP-385 | Blueprint Reading 1 ‡ | 2 |
| CONSTR-302 | OSHA Safety/CPR for the Trades ‡ (or) CARP-302 OSHA/First Aid |
1 |
| CONSTR-380 | Mathematics for Construction Trades (or) CARP-380 Arithmetic for Carpenters |
1 |
| ENG-340 |
Workplace Communication (or) ENG-195 Written Communication ‡ |
2 |
| CABMIL-341 | Millwork Techniques ‡ | 2 |
| CARP-303 | Roof Framing | 5 |
| CARP-306 | Exterior and Interior Finishing ‡ | 5 |
| CARP-315 | Energy Efficiency in Residential Construction | 1 |
| CARP-383 | Quantity Survey ‡ | 2 |
| CARP-387 | Commercial Blueprint Reading ‡ | 1 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 33 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
To see course descriptions, class times and locations, visit the full course catalog (link).
Already a student? You can visit Self-Service (link) and choose Student Planning to register for classes.
Important Dates
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines
Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Events Calendar
Program Outcomes
- Use hand and power tools and equipment
- Apply industry-recognized safety practices and procedures
- Analyze sustainable building practices
- Interpret construction drawings
- Interpret building codes
- Demonstrate industry building practices and material application
Career Outlook
Residential and commercial structures continue to be built and remodeled, and skilled carpenters are needed to work on these projects. Employers include construction and remodeling firms, as well as large institutions and businesses.
Possible Careers
Carpenter
Carpenter Apprentice
Finish Carpenter
Form Carpenter
Rough Carpenter
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