Rapidly growing cities of North Dakota have created a strong demand for qualified carpenters in many areas of the construction business. As a result, the future for good carpenters will always be bright. Students completing carpentry have several options.

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Grade Placement:   10, 11, 12……….2 credits (Block Class) ……….Full Year

Students in this class participate in the actual construction of a house to be built on-site. Students will get valuable hands-on experience in floor, wall, and roof framing, sheathing, insulating, siding, metal soffit system, shingling, window and exterior door installation, and drywall. Proper safety methods and appropriate use of carpentry tools are stressed throughout the course.

Grade Placement:   10, 11, 12……….2 credits (Block Class) ……….Full Year

The students will design/draw individual plans for a 1600 sq. ft. home. The students will build and install a variety of oak cabinets used in the house-building project each year. Students will also learn how to cut, assemble, install, and finish all interior woodwork and counter top in a typical house. This will include hanging interior doors, trimming doors and windows, and installation of base board. Proper safety methods and appropriate use of carpentry tools and equipment are stressed throughout the course.