Credit Hour ratios represent full term, weekly hours, where the first digit represents the weekly lecture hour, the second digit represents the weekly lab/studio hour, and the third digit represents credits.
For example, a typical 3 credit lecture course will be displayed as: 3-0-3.
More information is available on the Catalog - Credit Hour page.
CPT 102 Carpentry Fundamentals
This course is designed for students preparing for a career in carpentry. Students are introduced to foundational concepts and principles of the carpentry trade. Students receive instruction in the use and care of hand and power carpentry tools; layout, measuring and cutting procedures; as well as selection and application of building materials. Additionally, students enrolled in this course will receive a voucher to complete the EPA Lead Paint Certification upon successfully completing this course.
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
Read and apply basic blueprints for carpentry jobs.
Utilize proper safety equipment when completing carpentry work.
Utilize measurement tools correctly and accurately.
Safely utilize appropriate hand and power tools and their applications.
Cut and assemble basic structures.
Identify the structural components in construction.
Read and apply basic blueprints for carpentry jobs.
Utilize proper safety equipment when completing carpentry work.
Utilize measurement tools correctly and accurately.
Safely utilize appropriate hand and power tools and their applications.
Cut and assemble basic structures.
Identify the structural components in construction.
Prerequisite: NONE New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration. Visiting students may submit college transcript.
3 Credits2-2-3
CPT 104 Basic Framing
This course focuses on equipping students with essential skills and knowledge for framing and constructing structural components in residential buildings. Students will develop proficiency in identifying framing parts, interpreting building drawings, and executing framing techniques according to industry standards and building codes.
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
Identify all framing parts and their appropriate applications.
Lay out and construct basic walls and openings.
Produce and construct basic gable roof rafters.
Lay out and construct framing according to blue prints and building construction codes.
Identify and install appropriate exterior sheathing to studs and rafters.
Utilize appropriate framing tools such as speed square, chalk lines, framing square, and levels to secure lumber together when building various structures.
Lay out and construct walls with various measurement intervals.
Safely utilize tools, ladders and scaffolding when completing various building structures.
Identify all framing parts and their appropriate applications.
Lay out and construct basic walls and openings.
Produce and construct basic gable roof rafters.
Lay out and construct framing according to blue prints and building construction codes.
Identify and install appropriate exterior sheathing to studs and rafters.
Utilize appropriate framing tools such as speed square, chalk lines, framing square, and levels to secure lumber together when building various structures.
Lay out and construct walls with various measurement intervals.
Safely utilize tools, ladders and scaffolding when completing various building structures.
Prerequisite: CPT 102.
3 Credits2-2-3
CPT 106 Advanced Framing
This course focuses on advanced techniques and skills essential for constructing complex framing structures and intricate architectural details. In addition students will develop proficiency in constructing hip roofs, dormers, and architectural embellishments like facias, soffits, and cornices. Students will learn how to interpret blueprints accurately and estimate materials required for framing and roofing projects.
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
Frame complex structures according to blueprints and building construction codes.
Identify materials required to build advanced framing structures.
Construct complex rafter systems dormers, facias, soffits and other advanced framing structures.
Estimate materials for framing.
Utilize necessary safety equipment such as scaffolding, harnesses and other equipment for aerial work.
Utilize appropriate hand and power tools safely to complete advanced level angled and mitered cuts.
Frame complex structures according to blueprints and building construction codes.
Identify materials required to build advanced framing structures.
Construct complex rafter systems dormers, facias, soffits and other advanced framing structures.
Estimate materials for framing.
Utilize necessary safety equipment such as scaffolding, harnesses and other equipment for aerial work.
Utilize appropriate hand and power tools safely to complete advanced level angled and mitered cuts.
Prerequisite: CPT 1042.
3 Credits2-2-3
CPT 110 Roofing and Exterior Finishing
This course is designed to equip students with the practical skills and theory necessary for successful exterior finishing and roofing projects. Students will learn to estimate materials, select appropriate siding and roofing materials, install air and water infiltration barriers, windows, doors, underlayment, shingles, as well as edgings and flashings.
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
Select and install appropriate windows, doors, and other related construction materials based on rough openings and manufacturers specifications.
Identify and install appropriate edgings and flashings.
Select and utilize appropriate materials for advanced framing and roofing construction projects.
Install various siding, edgings, flashings, water infiltration barriers, underlayment, and shingles.
Select appropriate material for specific job based on blueprints and building construction codes.
Utilize appropriate framing and roofing tools such as speed square, chalk lines, framing square, roofing nail guns, hammer stapler, and other roofing tools.
Inspect and use fall protection systems, harnesses, anchor points, scaffolding and aerial lifts.
Select and install appropriate windows, doors, and other related construction materials based on rough openings and manufacturers specifications.
Identify and install appropriate edgings and flashings.
Select and utilize appropriate materials for advanced framing and roofing construction projects.
Install various siding, edgings, flashings, water infiltration barriers, underlayment, and shingles.
Select appropriate material for specific job based on blueprints and building construction codes.
Utilize appropriate framing and roofing tools such as speed square, chalk lines, framing square, roofing nail guns, hammer stapler, and other roofing tools.
Inspect and use fall protection systems, harnesses, anchor points, scaffolding and aerial lifts.
Prerequisite: CPT 102.
3 Credits2-2-3
CPT 114 Drywall/Trim and Interior Finishing
The course focuses on equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary for interior finishing work, with a primary emphasis on drywall installation and trim techniques. Students will learn to apply drywall panels, reinforce joints, and install various types of moldings and trim to achieve professional-quality interior finishes.
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
Identify various types, sizes, and uses of drywall panels and trim applications.
Identify hardware, adhesives, and applications of drywall.
Reinforce and conceal joints and seams with tape and compound.
Install wainscoating, trim, interior door casings, baseboards, base caps, base shoes, window trims, and aprons.
Select and utilize appropriate interior finishing materials such as fire resistant dry wall and other related materials per construction codes.
Measure and pre-cut drywall and trim before installing in appropriate locations.
Use drywall panel lift jacks, adjustable height stilts, and scaffolding in accordance with appropriate safety measures.
Use appropriate tools, adhesives, and compounds safely to properly install drywall and trim.
Identify various types, sizes, and uses of drywall panels and trim applications.
Identify hardware, adhesives, and applications of drywall.
Reinforce and conceal joints and seams with tape and compound.
Install wainscoating, trim, interior door casings, baseboards, base caps, base shoes, window trims, and aprons.
Select and utilize appropriate interior finishing materials such as fire resistant dry wall and other related materials per construction codes.
Measure and pre-cut drywall and trim before installing in appropriate locations.
Use drywall panel lift jacks, adjustable height stilts, and scaffolding in accordance with appropriate safety measures.
Use appropriate tools, adhesives, and compounds safely to properly install drywall and trim.
Prerequisite: CPT 102.
3 Credits2-2-3
CPT 116 Flooring Systems
This course provides students with comprehensive training in the selection, preparation, and installation of various types of flooring materials commonly used in residential and commercial construction projects. Students will develop proficiency in a variety of flooring systems such as installing hardwood, tile, laminate, and vinyl flooring systems, including the selection of appropriate underlayment, adhesives, and finishing materials.
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
Select and install the appropriate types, sizes, and grades of hardwood, tile, and laminate flooring.
Select and install appropriate underlayment for flooring.
Apply appropriate adhesives for flooring systems.
Finish installation with appropriate grout and sealer.
Determine appropriate flooring materials to install according to the needs of the space and building design.
Utilize appropriate flooring tools such as chalk lines, utility knives, tile cutters, wet saws, tile spacers and troughs.
Estimate materials for various flooring installations.
Use appropriate safety protection in accordance with manufacturers specifications such as respiratory masks.
Use proper ventilation techniques for fume reduction, dust and debris control and moisture control.
Select and install the appropriate types, sizes, and grades of hardwood, tile, and laminate flooring.
Select and install appropriate underlayment for flooring.
Apply appropriate adhesives for flooring systems.
Finish installation with appropriate grout and sealer.
Determine appropriate flooring materials to install according to the needs of the space and building design.
Utilize appropriate flooring tools such as chalk lines, utility knives, tile cutters, wet saws, tile spacers and troughs.
Estimate materials for various flooring installations.
Use appropriate safety protection in accordance with manufacturers specifications such as respiratory masks.
Use proper ventilation techniques for fume reduction, dust and debris control and moisture control.
Prerequisite: CPT 102.
3 Credits2-2-3
CPT 120 Energy Efficiency
This course introduces students to the techniques and materials used in remodeling and new construction of homes. Topics covered in the class include green building and green building standard; energy conservation; weatherization and efficiency techniques.
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
Demonstrate understanding of industry standards related to green building and energy efficiences.
Demonstrate knowledge of areas of inefficiency in homes.
Demonstrate understanding of different types of insulation and their uses.
Identify more efficient construction and landscaping designs.
Conduct a general home energy audit.
Demonstrate understanding of industry standards related to green building and energy efficiences.
Demonstrate knowledge of areas of inefficiency in homes.
Demonstrate understanding of different types of insulation and their uses.
Identify more efficient construction and landscaping designs.
Conduct a general home energy audit.
Prerequisite: CPT 102.
2 Credits1-2-2
CPT 150 Introduction to Cabinetmaking
This course introduces basic cabinetmaking skills. Topics covered include material selection, layout, design, proper use and application of hand and power tools, and finishing techniques. Course includes the design and construction of various projects. NOTE: Must have department head approval
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
Describe cabinet design considerations.
Make basic sketches and layouts.
Generate a Bill of Material for a project.
Identify woods by sight.
Discuss applications for woods.
List applications for each wood species.
Apply veneers.
Affix plastic laminates.
Select and apply different fasteners.
Use hand and power tools safely.
Make up various wood joints.
Fabricate fixtures.
Prepare a project for finishing.
Apply finishes to wood.
Describe cabinet design considerations.
Make basic sketches and layouts.
Generate a Bill of Material for a project.
Identify woods by sight.
Discuss applications for woods.
List applications for each wood species.
Apply veneers.
Affix plastic laminates.
Select and apply different fasteners.
Use hand and power tools safely.
Make up various wood joints.
Fabricate fixtures.
Prepare a project for finishing.
Apply finishes to wood.
Prerequisite: NONE New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration. Visiting students may submit college transcript.
2 Credits1-2-2
CPT 151 Furniture Building
This course presents the basic skills necessary to build furniture. Proper use of hand and power tools is covered. Wood joinery is covered along with different finishing techniques. NOTE: Must have department head approval
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
Select wood for various applications.
Make basic joints including mortise, tenon and dovetails.
Demonstrate proper router applications.
Perform proper clamping techniques.
Apply finishes to achieve desired appearance.
Utilize shop tools safely.
Select wood for various applications.
Make basic joints including mortise, tenon and dovetails.
Demonstrate proper router applications.
Perform proper clamping techniques.
Apply finishes to achieve desired appearance.
Utilize shop tools safely.
Prerequisite: NONE New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration. Visiting students may submit college transcript.
2 Credits1-2-2
CPT 152 Home Remodeling/Additions
Introduces basic principles of framing structures, insulation, paneling, ceramic tile for floors and walls, and basic carpentry skills. Topics covered include: stairs, roofing, basic plumbing and wiring, finishing work, skylights and windows and kitchens and bathrooms.
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
Demonstrate proper applications of framing members including headers, beams, roof joist.
Lay out a stairway.
Apply ceramic tile with use of mastic or substrate.
Explain the basic concepts involved of home wiring.
Install a window into a new or existing opening.
Solder 1/2" and 3/4" copper tubing.
Construct a simple drainage branch using plastic pipe.
Demonstrate proper applications of framing members including headers, beams, roof joist.
Lay out a stairway.
Apply ceramic tile with use of mastic or substrate.
Explain the basic concepts involved of home wiring.
Install a window into a new or existing opening.
Solder 1/2" and 3/4" copper tubing.
Construct a simple drainage branch using plastic pipe.
Prerequisite: NONE New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration. Visiting students may submit college transcript.
2 Credits1-2-2
CPT 153 Advanced Furniture Building
This course is designed for students who are ready to progress beyond The Basics of Furniture Building (CPT 151) course. It presents advanced techniques in wood bending using steam, laminate, freeform and coopering. The process of working with wood veneers and veneer inlays will be covered. Various methods in finishing and finishing materials will be emphasized.
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
Select various types of wood for numerous application procedures Build, setup and operate a steaming device for bending wood Construct the appropriate form for bending procedures Use wood laminates for the purpose of bending Layout construction for coopering Apply various techniques for staining and finishing
Select various types of wood for numerous application procedures Build, setup and operate a steaming device for bending wood Construct the appropriate form for bending procedures Use wood laminates for the purpose of bending Layout construction for coopering Apply various techniques for staining and finishing
Prerequisite: CPT 151
2 Credits1-2-2
CPT 190 Carpentry Internship (1 credit)
College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 60 hour internship will earn 1 college credit for this experience. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. NOTE To be eligible for an internship, students must: Have completed a minimum of 18 or more credits within the last 5 years. Have begun course work in their major (at least 9 credits). Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Obtain a written recommendation by a DCCC faculty within the discipline of the internship. Submit a current resume to the Office of Student Employment Services.
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
Explain three program-related concepts that have been applied during the work experience.
Describe the ways that technology is utilized in the work experience.
Analyze the culture of the host organization.
Analyze an operational process within the work experience.
Demonstrate how assigned tasks depend on successful communication.
Describe how time and activity are managed to meet work-imposed deadlines.
Describe an instance where problem-solving skills were needed to analyze a situation in the work experience.
Formulate a self-assessment for career growth and personal satisfaction.
Satisfy the competencies of the chosen CSEL placement (to be developed in consultation with the CSEL instructor).
Work closely with a faculty mentor in the student's program/major to complete a project which articulates how the experience helps the student achieve program outcomes.
Explain three program-related concepts that have been applied during the work experience.
Describe the ways that technology is utilized in the work experience.
Analyze the culture of the host organization.
Analyze an operational process within the work experience.
Demonstrate how assigned tasks depend on successful communication.
Describe how time and activity are managed to meet work-imposed deadlines.
Describe an instance where problem-solving skills were needed to analyze a situation in the work experience.
Formulate a self-assessment for career growth and personal satisfaction.
Satisfy the competencies of the chosen CSEL placement (to be developed in consultation with the CSEL instructor).
Work closely with a faculty mentor in the student's program/major to complete a project which articulates how the experience helps the student achieve program outcomes.
1 Credit60 Semester Hours
CPT 194 Carpentry Internship (2 credits)
College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 120 hour internship will earn 2 college credits for this experience. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. NOTE To be eligible for an internship, students must: Have completed a minimum of 18 or more credits within the last 5 years. Have begun course work in their major (at least 9 credits). Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Obtain a written recommendation by a DCCC faculty within the discipline of the internship. Submit a current resume to the Office of Student Employment Services.
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
Explain three program-related concepts that have been applied during the work experience.
Describe the ways that technology is utilized in the work experience.
Analyze the culture of the host organization.
Analyze an operational process within the work experience.
Demonstrate how assigned tasks depend on successful communication.
Describe how time and activity are managed to meet work-imposed deadlines.
Describe an instance where problem-solving skills were needed to analyze a situation in the work experience.
Formulate a self-assessment for career growth and personal satisfaction.
Satisfy the competencies of the chosen CSEL placement (to be developed in consultation with the CSEL instructor).
Work closely with a faculty mentor in the student's program/major to complete a project which articulates how the experience helps the student achieve program outcomes.
Explain three program-related concepts that have been applied during the work experience.
Describe the ways that technology is utilized in the work experience.
Analyze the culture of the host organization.
Analyze an operational process within the work experience.
Demonstrate how assigned tasks depend on successful communication.
Describe how time and activity are managed to meet work-imposed deadlines.
Describe an instance where problem-solving skills were needed to analyze a situation in the work experience.
Formulate a self-assessment for career growth and personal satisfaction.
Satisfy the competencies of the chosen CSEL placement (to be developed in consultation with the CSEL instructor).
Work closely with a faculty mentor in the student's program/major to complete a project which articulates how the experience helps the student achieve program outcomes.
2 Credits120 Semester Hours
CPT 199 Carpentry Internship (3 credits)
College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 180 hour internship will earn 3 college credits for this experience. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded. NOTE To be eligible for an internship, students must: Have completed a minimum of 18 or more credits within the last 5 years. Have begun course work in their major (at least 9 credits). Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Obtain a written recommendation by a DCCC faculty within the discipline of the internship. Submit a current resume to the Office of Student Employment Services.
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
Explain three program-related concepts that have been applied during the work experience.
Describe the ways that technology is utilized in the work experience.
Analyze the culture of the host organization.
Analyze an operational process within the work experience.
Demonstrate how assigned tasks depend on successful communication.
Describe how time and activity are managed to meet work-imposed deadlines.
Describe an instance where problem-solving skills were needed to analyze a situation in the work experience.
Formulate a self-assessment for career growth and personal satisfaction.
Satisfy the competencies of the chosen CSEL placement (to be developed in consultation with the CSEL instructor).
Work closely with a faculty mentor in the student's program/major to complete a project which articulates how the experience helps the student achieve program outcomes.
Explain three program-related concepts that have been applied during the work experience.
Describe the ways that technology is utilized in the work experience.
Analyze the culture of the host organization.
Analyze an operational process within the work experience.
Demonstrate how assigned tasks depend on successful communication.
Describe how time and activity are managed to meet work-imposed deadlines.
Describe an instance where problem-solving skills were needed to analyze a situation in the work experience.
Formulate a self-assessment for career growth and personal satisfaction.
Satisfy the competencies of the chosen CSEL placement (to be developed in consultation with the CSEL instructor).
Work closely with a faculty mentor in the student's program/major to complete a project which articulates how the experience helps the student achieve program outcomes.
3 Credits180 Semester Hours