CAR 7040 QUALIFIED FRAMER
Want to learn the skilled craft of carpentry? The Qualified Framer Program allows candidates to learn carpentry and framing skills in short term with this competency and worksite based program. Through cooperation with the local construction industry, CFP students are taught the construction fundamentals cluster (CIX 7005) as well as floor, wall, ceiling, & simple roof framing techniques on live work site labs (70%) and in the classroom (30%). Competency testing is required for area certification & will be both written and practical. Additional advanced carpentry certification may be attempted depending on schedule and student. Upon completion, graduates can use our Career Center Registry of Licensed Local Contractors and Employers who have listed jobs for trained and certified graduates.

CIX 7005 CARPENTRY I
This course provides construction apprentices; current craftworkers; and others with a certification of competency in basic construction knowledge. Topics covered in one semester include safety practices; construction math; blueprint reading; handtool use; power tool use; building materials, fasteners; and adhesives. Competency testing is required for area certification and will be both in written and practical form. This course is required pre-requisite to taking any of CPCC's Carpentry series courses. It is recommended to potential employees by the construction industry for pre-employment qualification as well as employed craftworkers as certified pre-qualification for advanced certification coursework in your craft. Those interested in becoming handy, or handier, will also find this course useful.

CIX 7006 CARPENTRY II
This course provides construction apprentices, current craftworkers and others with a certification of competency in basic floor; wall; ceiling; & roof framing. Completion of CIX 7005 Carpentry I; Wheels Of Learning Construction Core;or documented UBC Step 2 is a Prerequisite. Competency testing is required for area certification & will be both written and practical. Topics include platform floor; cantilevers; well openings; decking; snap-out; plating; detailing; metal and wood studding; RO's; flat,vault & coffered ceilings; gable rafters and trusses, etc. Completion and certification in this course will allow trainees to pursue Carpentry III and IV Level course modules in an individual study format.