Office Location
Building Trades Center, Room 101C , 3211 Bragg Blvd., Fayetteville, NC 28303
Phone Number
910-678-8475
Office Hours
M-F: 8:00am-5:00pm
Department Chair: Keith Carter carterk@faytechcc.edu
Program Length: 3 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma & Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Diploma
The Carpentry program prepares students how to be experienced Carpenters in the field of Construction. Within the program students will learn how to read prints, estimate projects, comprehend building codes, and properly frame a home or building safely. The program uses hands-on training, which provides valuable education to those seeking Carpentry as a skill and/or occupation.
| Carpentry Diploma (D35180) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Item | In-State | Out-of-State |
| Tuition | $3,420.00 | $12,060.00 |
| Estimated Total (Including books, fees, and supplies) |
$8,752.00 | $17,392.00 |
* Please note that all costs are estimates and subject to change. Tuition is established by the State Board of Community Colleges and North Carolina General Assembly and is subject to change without notice.
Carpentry Diploma
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Building Construction Technology
Baccalaureate Degree in Construction Management
| Prefix | No. | Title | Class | Lab | Clinical | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACA | 120 | Career Assessment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| or | ||||||
| ACA | 122 | College Transfer Success | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| BPR | 130 | Blueprint Reading-Construction | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CAR | 110 | Intro to Carpentry | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| CAR | 111 | Carpentry I | 3 | 15 | 0 | 8 |
| CMT | 120 | Codes and Inspections | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Totals | 11 | 15 | 0 | 17 | ||
| Prefix | No. | Title | Class | Lab | Clinical | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | 112 | Carpentry II | 3 | 15 | 0 | 8 |
| CST | 241 | Planning/Estimating I | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG | 110 | Freshman Composition | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ISC | 115 | Construction Safety | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Totals | 10 | 17 | 0 | 16 | ||
| Prefix | No. | Title | Class | Lab | Clinical | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | 113 | Carpentry III | 3 | 9 | 0 | 6 |
| PSY | 118 | Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
| Totals | 9 | 9 | 0 | 12 | ||
Total Required Credits: 45
The Carpentry program is designed to meet the educational requirements for the General Contractor License in North Carolina.
Qualified students may elect to take up to three (3) credit hours of Work-Based Learning in lieu of three (3) hour of other major courses provided they acquire approval from the Work-Based Learning Coordinator and Department Chairperson.
Objective 1: Students will identify construction terminologies within the industry.
Objective 2: Students will identify construction tools used in the construction industry and their usages.
Objective 3: Students will demonstrate safety when using power tools.
Objective 4: Students will be able to identify framing methods within a floor system as located on a construction print.
Objective 5: Students will properly lay-out wall framing using applicable building codes.
Objective 6: Students will accurately estimate materials from a construction print.
Program Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma & Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
The Carpentry program is designed to meet the educational requirements for the General Contractor License in North Carolina. Please see the disclosure chart for information regarding General Contractor Licenses in other states.
Graduates should qualify for employment in a variety of positions associated with:
Industry Sectors:
| Instructor Name | Title | Phone Number | Office Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Keith Carter |
Department Chair |
910-678-8475 |
BTC 101C |
|
|
Troy Whitcome |
Instructor |
910-678-8524 |
BTC 101A |
|
|
Xavier Jones |
Instructor |
|
BTC 101B |
Department Chair
910-678-8475
carterk@faytechcc.edu
Biography: Mr. Keith Carter is the Department Chair of Building Construction Technology and Carpentry Programs. Mr. Carter has been a NC State Licensed General Contractor since 1991. Mr. Carter holds an AAS Degree in Building Construction Technology and General Occupation Technology. Mr. Carter also holds a Graduate degree in Biblical Studies and is currently working toward his Doctorate Degree in Biblical Studies.
Instructor
910-678-8524
whitcomt@faytechcc.edu
Biography: Mr. Troy Whitcome is an Instructor in the Building Construction Technology and Carpentry Programs. Mr. Troy Whitcome has valiantly served his country within the U.S. Armed Forces and he has been in the construction industry for 10 years. Mr. Whitcome currently holds a Home Inspectors Licensure and has received his AAS degree in Building Construction Technology.
Instructor
jonesx@faytechcc.edu
Biography: Mr. Xavier Jones is an instructor in the Building Construction Technology and Carpentry Programs. Mr. Xavier Jones has valiantly served his country within the U.S. Armed Forces and he has been in the construction industry for 10 years. Mr. Xavier has owned his own business in the construction industry, currently holds his Real Estate License, and has received his AAS degree in Building Construction Technology. Mr. Jones is working toward his Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management at Fayetteville State University.
