Carpentry
CARPENTRY
CREDIT, CERTIFICATIONS, COURSE INFORMATION, AND PATHWAYS
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Students receive 2 high school elective credits each year for successful completion of the program.
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- National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER Core)
- National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Level 1 Carpentry
- Occupational Safety and Health Administrations, 10 hour (OSHA-10)
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Class: Carpentry I
State Code: 8601
Duration: 1 year
Grade(s): 10-12
Credential(s): NCCER Core
Class: Carpentry II
State Code: 8602
Duration: 1 year
Grade(s): 10-12
Credential(s): NCCER Core, OSHA-10
Class: Construction Technology
State Code: 8431
Duration: 1 year
Grade(s): 10-12
Credential(s): NCCER Core, OSHA-10
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Construction Worker
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Work on framing, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing jobs.
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National Wage Average: $47,000
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Virginia Wage Average: $55,000
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Projected Job Growth in Virginia: 21.2%
- Nationally, 168,000 jobs increase each year for next 10 years
Career Opportunity: Carpenter
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Construct & repair building frameworks structures; such as, stairways, door frames; partitions; rafters; & bridge supports made from wood & other materials. They also install kitchen cabinets, siding, & drywall.
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National Wage Average: $42,090
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Virginia Wage Average: $40,680
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Projected Job Growth in Virginia: 6%
Career Opportunity: Architectural Designer & Drafter
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Prepare detailed drawings of architectural & structural features of buildings & topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects such as highway, bridges, & public works. They use knowledge of building materials, engineering practice & mathematics to complete drawings.
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National Wage Average: $53,470
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Virginia Wage Average: $50,950
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Projected Job Growth in Virginia: 7%
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