Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter Union Apprentice
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate placement; READ 022 or appropriate placement; MATH 020 or MATH 020C or appropriate placement

This course is designed to meet the needs of Indentured Apprentices with the State of California who are interested in the Carpentry Industry by examining fundamental trade skills, employee-employer roles and responsibilities, and safe work practices needed for entry level performance in the construction industry. While emphasis will be placed on attaining standard industry safety credentials, the course is designed to provide students with practical experience using construction terminology, math operations and basic measuring techniques, tool identification and proper usage. Safety will cover OSHA training for jobsite hazard recognition, accident prevention, and safe tool and equipment operation. Upon successful completion, students will receive Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10 Hour Certification.