The Carpentry program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to lay out, fabricate, erect, install, and repair wooden structures and fixtures using hand and power tools. The program also includes instruction in areas such as common systems for framing, construction materials, estimating, blueprint reading, and finish carpentry techniques.
| Course Number | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Total Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARP 1110 | Introduction, Safety and Hand Tools | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| CARP 1130 | Power Tools | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| CARP 1140 | Building Materials | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| CTC - Carpenter's Helper | 9 | |||
| CARP 2620 | Applied Mathematics for Carpentry | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| CARP 1150 | Blueprint Reading | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| CTS - Carpentry Technician I | 17 | |||
| CARP 2110 | Site Layout | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| CARP 2120 | Foundations & Floor Framing | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| CARP 2131 | Wall & Ceiling Framing | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| CTS - Carpentry Technician II | 28 | |||
| CARP 2210 | Roofing I | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| CARP 2220 | Roofing II | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| CARP 2230 | Exterior Finish & Trim | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| CARP 2310 | Interior Finish & Trim | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| CARP 2313 | Cabinetmaking I | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| CARP 2323 | Cabinetmaking II | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| TD - Carpentry | 50 | |||
| Total Clock Hours | 1200 |
CIP Code: 460201
Program Type: Diploma
Program Length: 50 Semester Credit Hours
3820 Senator J. Bennett Johnston Avenue
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70615
(337) 421-6565
(800) 256-0483
info@sowela.edu
Mon-Thu: 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM
Friday: 7:45 AM to 12:00 PM
(337) 421-6550
SOWELA Technical Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person(s) have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:
Title IX Officer
Candy Parker
(337) 421-6510 or (800) 256-0483
3820 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave. Lake Charles, LA 70615
ADA Officer
Maegan Lewis
(337) 421-6952 or (800) 256-0483
3850 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave. Lake Charles, LA 70615