COURSE CODE: 8603
Carpentry III
SCED Code:
17003
Virginia Extended Description:
III
Suggested Grade Level: 12
Duration: 36 Weeks
Hours: 280
Prerequisite:
Carpentry II
OSHA Compliance Required?:
Yes
CTSO:
SkillsUSA
Non-Traditional?:
F
Carpentry III is an advanced course that allows students to gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in construction skills. Students explore specialized areas in carpentry, such as building decks and porches, alternative framing, interior finishes, drywall installation and finishing, as well as energy efficiency and green technology. Exploration of licensure requirements and entrepreneurial opportunities are emphasized.
Class Size Regulation
The Virginia Administrative Code regulates the class size for this course. For additional information, see 8VAC20-120-150, "Maximum class size," or contact the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education at cte@doe.virginia.gov.
Industry Credentials (Only apply to 36 week courses)
- Carpentry Assessment
- College and Work Readiness Assessment (CWRA+)
- Customer Service Examination
- Customer Service Specialist (CSS) Examination
- HBI Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) Assessments
- HBI/NAHB Residential Construction Academy (RCA) Series Student Certification Assessments
- National Career Readiness Certificate Assessment
- NCCER Carpentry Level One Entry-Level Assessment
- NCCER Construction Technologist Entry-Level Assessment
- NCCER Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills Assessment
- Professional Communications Certification Examination
- Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth Examination
Career Clusters
| Pathway | Occupation |
|---|---|
| Construction |
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| Design/Pre-Construction |
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| Maintenance and Operations |
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