CONTACT PERSON: Earl Torgerson • Technical Center 233A • 224-5561 • Earl.Torgerson@bsc.nodak.edu

Growth in the construction industry has been increasing, thus demand is high for skilled carpenters in the state and throughout the nation.

Carpentry students who complete this program may either apply for membership in apprentice training programs to complete journeyman carpentry requirements or go to work directly for building contractors. The future prospects for self employment are considered good for those who wish to become building contractors upon attainment of necessary skills.

The carpentry trade is well suited to those who enjoy working outdoors and working with their hands, applying creative ingenuity to building. Pride in good workmanship and safe, dependable work habits are also important factors for success in this field.

Students learn the safe and proper use and care of hand tools, power hand tools and power equipment used in the carpentry trade. They receive instruction in the methods and principles of building construction, carpentry math, blueprint reading, drawing house plans, energy efficient building, building materials, cabinetry, concrete forming, and other related areas such as drywall, roofing, etc.

Enrollment: A class of 16 students is enrolled once each year in late August. View the application process and limited enrollment program information under Admission to BSC in the BSC Catalog.