Construction Technology Finish Carpentry
Certificate of Completion Architecture/Environmental Design · College of the Desert · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Construction Technology Finish Carpentry Certificate of Completion provides students with the understanding of interior carpentry and the practical techniques used to install doors, windows, cabinets, counter tops and moldings and trims. Topics include the fundamentals of doors and door jambs; manufactured pre-hung doors; windows and window trim; class and sizes of interior cabinets and the variety of manufactured cabinet solutions available; moldings and mitered corners; coping cuts; and construction trims. In addition to learning vocabulary and techniques of construction, students participate in a practical lab or actual project site under close supervision of trade professionals.
Students completing this certificate may seek an entry level career in the construction industry; pursue additional training in Site Preparation and Layout, Electrical Construction Technology, Plumbing Construction Technology, Concrete and Masonry, and Exterior Finishes. Students may also apply for credit by exam to transfer into a credit certificate or degree in Construction Management, Building and Energy Systems Professional, or Architecture/Drafting.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:
- Outline the procedure for estimating the materials used in interior construction including doors, windows, trims, and cabinets.
- Demonstrate safe, industry recommended procedures for installation of doors, windows, cabinets, and trims.
- Apply critical thinking skills to execute daily duties in their area of employment.