# Basic Framing and Carpentry (Certificate of Achievement)

Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Construction and Manufacturing Technology

Source: https://catalog.vvc.edu/degrees-certificates/construction-manufacturing-technology/basic-framing-carpentry-ca/

**State Control Number:** 41095  
**Program Code:** CT.BFC.CA  
**Program Length:** 12 months  
**Approved for Federal Financial Aid:** Yes

This certificate program in Framing and Carpentry prepares the student for a career in residential and commercial building. Students will develop skills in tool use, plan reading, building code knowledge/application, safety, appropriate use of building materials, and communication/soft skills for modern framing and carpentry construction processes.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| CT 101 | Careers in Construction & Manufacturing | 1.5 |
| CT 106 | Materials of Construction | 3.0 |
| CT 107 | Technical Mathematics | 3.0 |
| CT 111A | International Bldg Code I | 3.0 |
| CT 116 | Construction Safety | 2.0 |
| CT 121 | Finish Carpentry | 4.0 |
| CT 127 | Framing | 4.0 |
| CT 130 | Residential Remodeling | 3.0 |
| ENGD 103 | Blueprint Reading for Construction | 3.0 |
| or CTPW 112 | Plan Reading for Public Works |  |
| **Total Units** | | **26.5** |

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