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Spring 2024 registration opens October 30

Spring classes will fill quickly! Make sure you have a plan for Spring classes so you can register early and enroll in the classes you need to reach your goals. Need guidance? Our academic advising office is here to help!

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Why choose Carpentry at PPSC?

The Carpentry Technology Certificate teaches Construction Drawings, Specifications, and Layout, Floor Systems, Wall Systems, Roof Framing, Basic Stair Layout, Building Envelope Systems, Cold-Formed Steel Framing, Drywall Installation, and Thermal & Moisture Protection skills, all of which prepare students for National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification and for eventual employment in the construction trades.
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AAS Degree | Building and Construction Technology Emphasis in Carpentry

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Building and Construction Technology with an emphasis in carpentry provides students with technical knowledge and skills to perform residential and commercial building construction and remodeling.

Your personalized schedule will be best determined by meeting with a Faculty Advisor.

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  • CIS 1018 - Introduction to PC Applications (3) or CSC 1005 - Computer Literacy (3)
  • COM 1150 - Public Speaking (3) or COM 2250 - Organizational Communication (3)
  • ENG 1020 - Technical Writing I (3) or ENG 1021 - English Composition I (3)
  • MAT 1140 - Career Math (3)
  • Choose three (3) credit hours from the following
    • PSY 1001 - General Psychology I (3)
    • PSY 1005 - Psychology of Workplace Relationships (3)
    • SPA 1001 - Conversational Spanish I (3)

  • AEC 1200 - Print Reading Residential/Commercial (3)
  • AEC 2610 - Construction Estimating (3)
  • AEC 2630 - Construction Scheduling (3)
  • AEC 2660 - Construction Safety & Loss Prevention (20
  • AEC 2700 - International Building Codes (3)
  • CON 1020 - Building Materials and Environmental Impact (3)
  • CON 1042 - International Residential Code (IRC) (4)
  • CON 1057 - National Center for Construction Education & Research Core (5)
  • CON 1058 - National Center for Construction Education & Research Carpentry I (6)
  • CON 1059 - National Center for Construction Education & Research Carpentry I (6)
  • CON 1060 - National Center for Construction Education & Research Carpentry I (6)
  • CON 1061 - National Center for Construction Education & Research Carpentry I (6)
  • CON 2007 - Light Construction Equipment (3)
  • CON 2080 - Internship (0-12) or CON 289 - Capstone (1-6)
  • OSH 1310 - 10HR Construction Industry Standards (1)

Total Credit Hours for Carpentry Degree: 70

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Certificates

Courses and Credit Hours

  • CON 1042 - International Residential Code (IRC) (4)
  • CON 1057 - Introductory Craft Skills (5)
  • CON 1058 - Carpentry I (6)
  • CON 1059 - Carpentry II (6)

Total Credits: 21

Courses & Credit Hours

  • AEC 1200 - Print Reading Residential/Commercial (3)
  • AEC 2610 - Construction Estimating (3)
  • AEC 2700 - International Building Codes (3)
  • CON 1060 - Carpentry III (6)
  • CON 1061 - Carpentry IV (6)

Total Credit Hours: 21

Contact Us

Faculty Contacts

Dave Frankmore
Department Chair
Dave.Frankmore@pikespeak.edu  
719-502-3260

Dave Frankmore
Carpentry, Plumbing, Masonry
Dave.Frankmore@pikespeak.edu  
719-502-3260

Jeff Stuber
Electrical
Jeff.Stuber@pikespeak.edu 
719-502-3548

Advising Team

CHTSAdvising@pikespeak.edu 
719-502-3232