Carpenter Apprentice Training
Prepares trainees with the skills and knowledge to become a professional carpenter.
Beginning with basic math, measurements, and other pre-technical and basic industrial skills training, the curriculum in the Carpenter Apprentice Training program provides students with the fundamental practices and techniques they'll need to master as a successful carpenter.
Developed according to Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training (BAT) subject standards, the program works best in combination with on-the-job training in a professional setting. Students learn to:
- Work with basic mathematics, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
- Apply basic concepts for reading drawings used in the fields of construction and maintenance.
- Classify various woods according to their characteristics and properties.
- Explain the methods for performing framing tasks and other rough carpentry jobs.
- Describe the tasks involved in roof building and stair building.
- Select wood for millwork, specify moldings, and types of joints for cabinet work.
- Discuss the general concepts of the National Building Code.
You can work with your Training Consultant to devise an individualized program or follow the complete Carpenter Apprentice Training course list below.
Carpenter Apprentice Training Course List
Pre-Technical and Basic Industrial Skills
| Basic Industrial Math | Block X21 |
| Addition and Subtraction |
186008 |
| Multiplication and Division |
186009 |
| Fractions, Percents, Proportions, and Angles |
186010 |
| Metric System |
186011 |
| Formulas |
186012 |
| Introduction to Algebra |
186013 |
| Practical Measurements | Block X22 |
| Linear and Distance Measurement |
186021 |
| Bulk Measurement |
186022 |
| Temperature Measurement |
186023 |
| Energy, Force, and Power |
186024 |
| Fluid Measurement |
186025 |
| Trades Safety: Getting Started | 186001 |
| Working Safely with Chemicals | 186002 |
| Fire Safety | 186003 |
| Material Handling Safety | 186006 |
| Working Safely with Electricity (Video) | 4400 |
| Electrical Safety for the Trades | 186005 |
| Jobs, Companies, and the Economy: Basic Concepts for Employees | 186034 |
| Quality Concepts: Tools and Applications | 186036 |
| Hand and Power Tools | Block X24 |
| Common Hand Tools, Part 1 |
186052 |
| Common Hand Tools, Part 2 |
186053 |
| Precision Measuring Instruments, Part 1 |
186068 |
| Electric Drilling and Grinding Tools |
186054 |
| Power Cutting Tools |
186055 |
| Pneumatic Hand Tools |
186056 |
| Plumbing and Pipefitting Tools | 286042 |
| Electricians' Tools | 006026 |
| Tool Grinding and Sharpening | 186057 |
| Woodworking Hand Tools | 186058 |
| Routers, Power Planers, and Sanders | 186059 |
| Jacks, Hoists, and Pullers | 186060 |
| Preventive Maintenance | 286085 |
| Preventive Maintenance Techniques | 286086 |
| Reading Prints and Schematics | Block X25 |
| Introduction to Print Reading |
186039 |
| Dimensioning |
186040 |
| Tolerancing and Symbols |
186041 |
| Sectional Views and Simplified Drafting |
186042 |
| Building Drawings |
186043 |
| Electrical Drawings and Circuits |
186044 |
| Electronic Drawings |
186045 |
| Hydraulic and Pneumatic Drawings |
186046 |
| Piping: Drawings, Materials, and Parts |
186047 |
| Welding Symbols |
186048 |
| Sheet Metal Basics |
186049 |
| Sketching |
186050 |
| Blueprint Reading Skills Explained (Video) | VB04XX |
Carpentry
Estimated Curriculum Duration: 610 hours (excluding videos).
Number of Exams: 74.
Receive more information on the Carpenter Apprentice Training Program
Contact us at 1-800-233-0259Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time or speak with your Training Consultant for more information on this program.
Organizations may order by telephone, mail, fax, or telex. For federal government clients, GSA discount terms are applied. Please click here for more information!
Contract number: GS-02F-9406C
FSC 69 - Training Aids and Devices
SIN 27-100 - Teaching Machines/Devices
SIN 27-200 - Prepared Printed Instructional Material
