Jul 10, 2025  
Course/Program Inventory 
    
Course/Program Inventory

GCT 1070 - Carpentry



Clock Hours: 120

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
In this course students develop basic carpentry skills. Topics include tool identification and use, lumber identification and use, measurement, concrete forms, framing, shingling, exterior doors and windows, sign and trim, insulation, interior doors, and minor repairs. 

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to: 
 

  • Understand the safe use of hand and power tools in carpentry.  

  • Demonstrate the proper use of carpentry tools and equipment. 

  • Describe lumber defects.  

  • Describe standard lumber sizing. 

  • Calculate square foot and lineal foot measurements and cubic measurements.  

  • Translate measurements from paper to work environment. 

  • Identify the types of forms (conventional and engineered) and components.  

  • Build forms for concrete walls, columns, and piers with proper bracing.  

  • Strip concrete forms. 

  • Identify the components of floor framing systems (conventional and engineered systems).  

  • Identify the components of wall framing systems (wood and metal).  

  • Identify the components of roof framing systems (conventional and engineered).  

  • Frame walls, floors, and ceilings to 16” and 24” on center.  

  • Frame a basic roof structure.  

  • Understand basic roofing concepts.  

  • Understand all basic roofing safety techniques.  

  • Trim, position, and affix roof shingles properly. 

  • Identify different types and sizes of doors and windows.  

  • Install exterior doors and windows per the manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations. 

  • Identify types of siding and exterior finish systems.  

  • Measure, cut, and install siding per the manufacturer’s recommendations.  

  • Install exterior trim per manufacturer’s recommendations.  

  • Identify different types and sizes of drywall and sheet goods.  

  • Identify types of insulation and their uses.  

  • Install insulation per manufacturer’s recommendations.  

  • Install drywall and plywood paneling per the manufacturer’s recommendations.  

  • Install interior doors per manufacturer’s recommendations.  

  • Install interior trim per manufacturer’s recommendations.  

  • Identify common carpentry repair problems.  

  • Perform minor repairs correctly.