Carpentry Essentials

Build a foundation for a career in construction with the Carpentry Essentials course at Wallace State Community College. This tuition-free Skills for Success course provides the core knowledge and hands-on training needed to begin work as a carpenter’s assistant or entry-level construction worker.

Carpentry EssentialsAbout the Course
Students learn basic carpentry skills including measuring, cutting, assembling, and installing wood structures. The course emphasizes safety procedures, use of tools and equipment, and industry-standard practices for residential and commercial projects. Hands-on training prepares participants for real-world construction sites.

This is a hybrid course, combining online theory with an in-person, 16-hour lab that provides hands-on training and practical application of skills.

Admission Requirements
This course is offered at no cost. Participants must be 16 years of age or older to enroll in this course. No diploma or GED required.

Career Outlook
• National median wage: ~$48,000/year

Industries You Can Work In
• Residential and commercial construction
• Remodeling and renovation companies
• General contracting and carpentry services

 

Program Overview

Carpentry Essentials

Degrees/Awards Offered

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Availability

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  • Hybrid

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