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Residential and Light Carpentry
The Residential and Light Carpentry Specialty can provide you with the knowledge and skills you need for employment as a carpenter. You will study residential and commercial construction. All phases will be explored and applied on a job site or in the lab.
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Curriculum varies based on the degree (A.A.S., A.S., or Technical Certificate) and is subject to change. Curriculum posted are samples; Advisors can help determine sequence of classes.

GENERAL EDUCATION -- 20 CREDITS
    Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3
    English Composition 3
    Life Skills Elective 1
    Geometry-Trigonometry 3
    Intermediate Algebra or Higher 3
    Humanities/Social Sciences Elective 3
    Technical Physics 4
    or  
    Physics I 4
PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL CORE -- 18 CREDITS
    Introduction to Construction Technology 3
    Construction Materials 3
    Construction Blueprint Reading 3
    Electrical Basics 3
    Estimating and Specifications 3
    Computer Fundamentals for Technology 3
CONCENTRATION -- 12 CREDITS
    Floor and Wall Layout and Construction 3
    Roof Construction 3
    Exterior Trim 3
    Interior Trim 3
REGIONALLY DETERMINED --  (Limit = 12)
TOTAL CREDITS 62

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"I'm project engineer for all street, water and sewer design and repair for the city. I'm overseeing the design, bidding, planning and management of contractors. I enjoy my job and Ivy Tech helped me get there."
Gary Ainslie
Construction Tech., '00
Project Engineer, City of Fort Wayne