Construction Technology Finish Carpentry Certificate of Completion

The Construction Technology Finish Carpentry Certificate of Completion provides students with the understanding of interior carpentry and the practical techniques used to install doors, windows, cabinets, counter tops and moldings and trims.  Topics include the fundamentals of doors and door jambs; manufactured pre-hung doors; windows and window trim; class and sizes of interior cabinets and the variety of manufactured cabinet solutions available; moldings and mitered corners; coping cuts; and construction trims. In addition to learning vocabulary and techniques of construction, students participate in a practical lab or actual project site under close supervision of trade professionals.

Students completing this certificate may seek an entry level career in the construction industry; pursue additional training in Site Preparation and Layout, Electrical Construction Technology, Plumbing Construction Technology, Concrete and Masonry, and Exterior Finishes.  Students may also apply for credit by exam to transfer into a credit certificate or degree in Construction Management, Building and Energy Systems Professional, or Architecture/Drafting.

Learning Outcomes

Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:

  1. Outline the procedure for estimating the materials used in interior construction including doors, windows, trims, and cabinets.
  2. Demonstrate safe, industry recommended procedures for installation doors, windows, cabinets and trims.
  3. Apply critical thinking skills to execute daily duties in their area of employment.

Program Requirements 

Course Code Title Units
ACT 320Construction Safety0
ACT 320BConstruction Math Concepts0
ACT 328Finish Carpentry Fundamentals0
ACT 328AFinish Carpentry - Doors and Windows Lab0
ACT 328BFinish Carpentry - Moldings and Trims Lab0
ACT 328CFinish Carpentry - Cabinets Lab0