PROGRAMS | CONSTRUCTION
CARPENTRY
Carpentry is the basic trade of the residential construction industry. Students are provided "hands-on" training in a wide variety of carpentry skills. Students in this program will experience everything from creating rough drawings, to applying blue prints, to installing the finished carpentry work. This course reinforces classroom theory with "live" construction projects. Students will gain experience constructing, erecting, installing and repairing structures and fixtures made of wood and a wide variety of other materials. The carpentry field presents excellent opportunities for self-motivated individuals who desire immediate employment after high school or plan to pursue post secondary education.
Recommended Scope and Sequence * This link will connect you to the scope and sequence which lists the recommended high school and postsecondary courses for students in this program of study. This information will be valuable when scheduling courses or investigating postsecondary options. It is recommended that students take the highest level academics possible in order to take full advantage of their program. These rigorous academics will provide a seamless transition into postsecondary education without remediation and provide a student with the general knowledge necessary for the industry.
Potential Earnings
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Job Titles
47-2031.00 Carpenters
47-2031.01 Construction Carpenters
47-2031.02 Rough Carpenters
47-2061 Construction Laborers
47-2081 Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
47-2181 Roofers
47-3012 Helpers -- Carpenters
Articulation Agreements
Triangle Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Student Certifications
NOCTI - National Occupational Competency Testing Institute Certification
* Carpentry
NCCER - National Center for Construction Education and Research
Corian Installation
VSI - Vinyl Siding Installers Classroom Certification
OSHA Safety Certification
PBA - Pennsylvania Builders Association
Accreditations
NCCER - National Center for Construction Education and Research
PBA - Pennsylvania Builders Association
INSTRUCTOR
Mr. Stephen Weber
Biography
I am married with seven children.
Date of hire:1981
Education
Vocational Instructional II Teaching Certification – Temple University
Journeyman’s Papers – Berks County Home Builders Association
Experience
Goggle Works Instructor/Woodshop Coordinator
Teaching HBA Carpenter Apprentice program
Baldwin Hardware Manufacturing
K Builders
O’Brien Construction
Calumet Company
Berks Excavating
Community service
Executive Board for Greater Governor Mifflin League
Pack #236-Cub Master for four years, Den Leader for two years, and Unit Commissioner for one year
Shillington Soccer Club President for one year
Education and Apprentice Committee Member
Berks County Home Builders Association
Advisor to SkillsUSA
Interests
I enjoy motocross, auto racing, white water canoeing, canoe racing, woodcarving, and fly fishing.
Message
Carpentry is a satisfying and creative career field. Imagine how good it will feel to step out of your truck each morning into the fresh outdoors, helping to build, repair, or renovate homes or commercial buildings, enjoying relaxed friendships with other professional people who are very much like you, and taking pride in the craftsmanship of the work you do with your own hands.
There is a high demand for carpenters and there are excellent opportunities for workers that choose this career field. Statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor and Home Builders Association Workforce Development initiatives show that carpenters will continue to be in strong demand as one of the top 30 occupations with the most annual job openings and occupations with the highest number of people employed. Local job market data also supports the need for entry-level carpenters who have a good foundational background of math, science and manipulative skills along with a desire to work.
Carpenters may work alone or for small or large contractors. They may specialize in certain aspects of the trade such as rough or finish carpentry, remodeling, or repair work. Well-rounded carpenters with diverse skills will be in highest demand. They may build residential, agricultural, and/or commercial buildings.
Within the construction industry, carpenters have the highest number (almost one third) of self-employed people.
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