Construction Carpentry

• A program task list is an instructional tool to measure the technical competency of a student. During your enrollment in the Carpentry program you will be taught and assessed on the following tasks:

  -100 Safety/Occupational Orientation
  -200 Hand Tools
  -300 Power Tools
  -400 Blueprint Reading
  -500 Site Prep and Layout
  -600 Footings and Foundations
  -700 Floor Framing
  -800 Wall Framing
  -900 Roof Framing
  -1000 Exterior Finish
  -1100 Interior Finish
  - 1200 Estimation

Each program may require the student to purchase a “uniform” of some type in keeping with that trade.  See below for a complete list of tools, uniforms and safety items required for the Carpentry program.

All students are also required to pay an activity fee of thirty-five dollars ($35) – (separate check made payable to “North Montco Technical Career Center”)

Safety rules and regulations will be reviewed and posted. Students are required to follow all rules and regulations. Students must wear school IDs at all times in the building. State law requires students to wear approved safety glasses in the lab area at all times. If your child already wears prescription glasses, another style of safety glasses is available to wear over his/her glasses. Long hair must be tied back and earrings, necklaces, or jewelry of any type are not permitted to be worn in the lab area. In addition, shorts, sneakers and sandals are not permitted at any time.

See below for a list of tools, uniforms and safety items (with approximate costs) required for the Construction Carpentry program:

• Relaxed Fit Heavyweight Duck Carpenter Pants (men's)  $50
• FLEX Relaxed Straight Fit Duck Carpenter Pants (women's) $50
• Leather shoes or work boots (w/tan soles)  $40
• 2 shirts and 1 hoodie are required for the uniform and can be purchased using the link below.

Uniform information:
https://www.djbspecialties.com/stores/nmtccstore

• Toolbelt  $35
• 9 inch Torpedo level $6
• 5 Piece Power Groove Countersink Drill Bit Set $16
• 15-in-1 Painters Multi-Tool with Stainless Steel Blade $7
• Straight Aviation Snips $13
• 4 inch Drywall Taping Knife (Hammer-End Joint Knife)  $10
• 12 inch Stainless Steel Mud Pan $16
• Framing Hammer  $28
• Stair Gauges (2 pack)  $8
• Catspaw Nail Puller  $16
• Chalk Box with Chalk  $10
• Carpenters Pencils  $10
• Multiple Permanent Markers $10
• 25 ft Measure Tape $10
• Retractable Utility Knife $10
• Speed Square  $10
• Two Locks
• Large Tool Box - Must fit tools, uniform and boots

Safety is not an option! Safety is YOUR responsibility! Students are required to follow all rules and regulations. In addition to following all NMTCC’s listed and/ or posted safety and MSDS Policies, refer to the specific equipment manufacturer’s user, operator, or consumer guides and or shop manuals for complete safety details when using any equipment. Students are not permitted to use any equipment or tools unless they have received and have documented they have received the appropriate safety instruction. Safety glasses are REQUIRED at all times while work is being performed in the lab area.

Potential Safety Hazards:

• Hand and power tools
• Use of ladders
• Exposure to outdoor elements

• Manual dexterity
• Heavy lifting/carrying
• Strong eye/hand coordination
• Physical stamina/strength
• Pushing/pulling
• Good depth and color perception
• Ability to work in hot/cold weather

NOCTI – Carpentry
OSHA 10
SP/2 Construction Safety
Ladder Safety Certifications

Cooperative Education allows students to be employed during the school day while gaining meaningful instruction in a technical area, applying classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, and developing life-long career skills. Students may be allowed to go to work for a number of days determined by their teacher and the cooperative education coordinator.  

Students have the opportunity to enroll in the Honors level course of their CTE program. The Honors course is for 12th-grade students who have demonstrated a high level of interest and achievement in their program and who aspire to an advanced level of learning. Students in the Honors course will be exposed to individualized industry-related advanced work, rigorous study of CTE subject matter with embedded academic content, and practical application of knowledge and skills to work-based situations. Students must meet the required prerequisites and submit a completed Academic Teacher Recommendation form during their 11th-grade year to be considered for the Honors level course.

Prerequisites:
100% of POS Tasks
GPA of >90% in CTE program
GPA of >80% in academic courses
Recommendation Form completed by academic teacher

Specific Industry Certification:
·        OSHA 10-hour Course
·        SP/2 Construction Safety
·        Ladder Safety Certifications

Some possible careers include:
Carpenter’s Helper
Cabinet Maker
Carpenter 
Furniture Maker
General Contractor
Kitchen Installer
Roofing Installer
CNC Operator
Siding Installer 
Insulation Installer
Drywall Installer
Drywall Finisher
Painter 
Renovation Specialist
Floor Covering Installer   
Window and Door Installer
Deck Installer 
Laborer

Pathways to college:

• PDE SOAR Agreements

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

• 1:1 Agreements
       Johnson College            
       St. Frances University
       Triangle Tech

Class of 2024 graduation plans:
Employment related to the field of study - 75%
Post-secondary education in a related field - 13%
Employment unrelated to the field of study - 13%