Walkersville High – Carpentry 2B

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Offered only at Career and Technology Center. The carpentry program introduces students to the exciting and diverse opportunities available in the construction industry by building a single- family home through the course of this two-year program. Students develop a range of skills in the field of carpentry, including: blueprint reading, estimating, framing, roofing, siding, drywall installation and finishing, cabinet installation, trim carpentry, and stairway construction. Students develop job-site safety and teamwork habits and explore a variety of specialization areas and career opportunities within the construction industry. Student skill competition and leadership development are provided through participation in Skills USA student organization at the local, state and national levels. Students may receive articulated college credits upon successful completion of the program. Students are required to complete the National Center for Construction Education and Research’s (NCCER) core, level one certifications for Carpentry and OSHA certifications. Students who complete the program and their certification receive credit for one year of their NCCER apprenticeship.