2025-2026 Catalog 
    
    Nov 01, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog

Carpentry

Location(s): BRCC Acadian Site


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The Carpentry program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to lay out, fabricate, erect, install, and repair wooden structures and fixtures using hand and power tools. The program also includes instruction in areas such as common systems of framing, construction materials, estimating, blueprint reading, and finish carpentry techniques.

To receive this diploma, the student must:

  • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better in all credit hours to be used towards the degree.
  • Earn a “C” or better in all coursework.
  • Complete the coursework listed below.

Program Outcomes. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate skills needed for entry and advanced levels of employment in a carpentry career.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to build, repair, and maintain residential and commercial buildings.
  3. Demonstrate safe and efficient work practices, basic occupational skills, employability skills, and strong work ethics.

Program of Study


First Semester


A Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) may be earned after the first semester.

Total Semester Credit Hours: 15


Second Semester


Total Semester Credit Hours: 12


Third Semester


Total Semester Credit Hours: 18


Total Program Credit Hours: 45


For additional information, contact the Technical Education Division at (225)-216-8367.

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