Advanced Carpentry
A.S. Degree Carpentry · Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The program is designed to instruct students with hands on building skills and provide participation in all phases of the construction process, focusing on safety, including traditional and new building technologies such as high performance building, sustainability and advanced manufacturing of homes. Carpentry students build new houses and/or remodel existing homes. Carpentry students can apply the Advanced Carpentry A.S degree or the Advanced Carpentry CA as a portion of work experience needed when applying for a contractors license or gain specific skills for home improvement.
Career Opportunities
Jobs as journey level carpenters, home re-modelers and general contractors.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Communicate effectively in the technical language of the Carpentry/Construction Trades, including written, verbal and mathematical computation skills.
- Develop a foundation of core skills necessary to safely operate power tools and equipment used to build, repair and remodel homes to current code requirements.
- Analyze building components in order to determine the proper execution of construction or repair.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses: | 38.5 | |
| CARP 206 | High Performance Building | 3.5 |
| CARP 208 | Residential Building Codes for Carpenters | 3 |
| CARP 210 | Foundation and Forms Construction | 3.5 |
| CARP 211 | Beginning Carpentry | 3.5 |
| CARP 221 | Finish Carpentry | 3.5 |
| CARP 223 | OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training | 2 |
| CARP 229 | Rough Framing | 3.5 |
| CARP 230 | Stair Building and Framing | 3 |
| CARP 231 | Roof Framing | 3 |
| CARP 232 | Residential Plumbing for Carpenters | 1.5 |
| CARP 233 | Residential Electrical For Carpenters | 1.5 |
| CARP 240A | Kitchens: Design/Build | 2 |
| CARP 240B | Bathrooms: Design/Build | 2 |
| CARP 207 | Math for Construction Trades | 3 |
| Total Major Units: | 38.5 | |
| General Education Units: | 21 | |
| Elective Courses to meet 60 units: | 0 | |
| Total Major Units | 60 | |