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Skilled Trades Industrial Apprenticeship Training: Carpenter

Associate in Applied Science Degree in Carpentry is a 64-credit-hour program for persons wishing to become carpenters. The program requires a proof of receipt of the journeyman’s license.

If you are interested in a solid, high-wage career but may not want to spend a lot of time and a lot of money at a traditional university, this program may be the answer. The courses taken for this program are similar to other technically-oriented AAS programs. The carpenter’s apprenticeship courses must be transferred in as a block and are only accepted after the student receives his/her journeyman’s license. Proof of receipt of the journeyman’s license is required.

Carpenters are expected to have a better chance of becoming a supervisor since they are exposed to all areas of the construction process. In addition, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, carpenters are employed throughout the country in almost every community and make up the largest building trades occupation. Also, most carpenters are self-employed. 

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts employment of carpenters will increase at an average rate for all occupations through 2014, and turnover also creates a large number of openings each year. In addition, job opportunities are expected to be excellent through 2014 for those with the most skills because of the high demand for new buildings and houses.

Persons interested in becoming a carpenter should possess:

• Manuel dexterity
• Eye-hand coordination
• Physical fitness
• Good sense of balance
• Quick arithmetic and problem-solving skills