Basic Framing and Carpentry
Certificate of Achievement Construction and Manufacturing Technology · Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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 |
| orCTPW 112 | Plan Reading for Public Works | |
| Total Units | 26.5 | |
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