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Online Carpentry Courses

Program Title: Diploma Program in Carpentry & WoodWorking

Description: Do you enjoy the process of creating, working with designs, constructing various structures? Now you can turn your hobby into a well-paying profession. Create your own designs, build furniture, construct frames, ceilings, highways, bridges and so on. Carpenters are involved in many different kinds of construction activities. They are involved with cutting wood & other material, fitting, assembling layout, marking, measuring and designing of various structures. Carpenters need to have a good understanding of drawings, building layouts, construction materials, measurements etc. Job opportunities for carpenters are expected to be excellent in the coming years.

Syllabus: This course is designed to provide basic knowledge and practical training to the students. Topics include:

  • Preparing Layouts
  • Estimating Calculations
  • Plans Specifications & Codes
  • Safety Materials & Tools
  • Welding for Carpenters
  • Floor, wall, stair & roof framing
  • Residential Construction
  • Commercial Construction
  • Understanding Construction Drawings
  • Lumber, Building Materials, and Fasteners
  • Foundations and Concrete Work

Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC)

Format of Education: Online Course

Language: English 

Job Opportunities: Carpentry is a satisfying and creative career field. Job opportunities for Carpenters are projected to increase by 10% through 2012. Employment can be found with construction industry, building firms, architects etc. One can choose to become an apprentice, contractor, supervisor or can start their own business. As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, average earnings for carpenters were approx. $21.44 per hour.

University / Institutes:

Penn Foster Career School: With 13 million students enrolled since 1890, Penn Foster Career School is the world's largest and most respected distance learning institution.

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