Carpentry

Program Description

The Construction Core instructional program provides a foundation of knowledge to prepare students for employment or continued education in several occupations related to the construction industry. The curriculum framework for this program was developed in partnership with the Mississippi Construction Education Foundation (MCEF). MCEF is the accredited sponsor for the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).

When developing this curriculum, the authors recognized the importance of incorporating differentiated instruction and the needs of the 21st-century learners. Therefore, teaching strategies include a blend of online and face-to-face instruction that align with NCCER Connect e-books, online lectures, video presentations, online quizzes, active figures, and Spanish content. Students will have access to this information both to learn new content, as well as, to review, reinforce, or revise their work.

The Construction pathway is designed as a secondary program for preparation to enter the field of Carpentry. The Carpentry program includes an introduction to the basic carpentry processes. The purpose of the course is to prepare students to continue study in a postsecondary construction program (Residential Carpentry) or to begin work at the entry level in a carpentry occupation. The carpentry units are written to the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification standards.

 What should I expect in this program?

Students should expect to learn the basics of carpentry, electric, plumbing, and masonry from textbooks, modules, lab work, and guest speakers. They will learn to operate hand tools, power tools, and shop machinery associated with the construction trade.  Students should also expect to complete NCCER assignments which can lead to industry certification. 

Student Organization:  SkillsUSA dues- $14

Uniform: Closed-toe shoes or boots.  Work pants and shirt. 

Industry Certification: NCCER

State Assessment: MS-CPAS2