St Cloud Technical and Community College · Courses
CARP
8 courses with the subject CARP, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CARP 1507Construction Tools, Equipment and Machines
Proper use and care of hand and power tools is critical to the success of the car- penter. With successful completion of this course the student will understand how to use and care for many hand and power tools. Because power and pneumatic tools can be dangerous to the user and others safety will be emphasized in this course. Student Learning Outcomes: * Distinguish different carpentry hand and power tools for their proper uses. * Employ hand tools in a safe manner. * Employ power and pneumatic tools in a safe manner. * Demonstrate processes for maintaining hand and power tools. * Integrate safety practices while completing projects * Explain the importance of safety while using construction tools. * Demonstrate the safe use of ladders, scaffold and fall protection equipment. * Construct a safe, OHSA compliant work site including ladders, scaffolding, and fall protection. * List the OSHA requirements for the use of ladders, scaffold and fall protection. may change without notice. Page 131
This course will enable the student to learn about materials and methods for footings, foundations, framing floors, walls, and rafters for residential and light commercial construction. The course will cover terms, techniques and layouts used. Estimating and materials used will also be emphasized. Student Learning Outcomes: * Identify types of footings. * Identify types of foundations and the relationship to applicable building codes. * Examine waterproofing techniques. * Recognize residential layout and framing techniques. * Layout and frame floor systems. * Construct exterior and interior walls including layout and framing. * Estimating of materials. * Distinguish building codes and how applied. (4 C: 1 lect/pres, 3 lab, 0 other)
The effective carpenter must be able to perform the calculations necessary to correctly layout and cut rafters and stairs. This course will take the student through the steps necessary to understand the mathematical principles, materials, and methods used in modern stair and rafter framing. The student will be able to identify the building code requirements and safety concerns related to rafters and stairs. Student Learning Outcomes: * Describe various roof designs. * Recognize the terms associated with roof framing and identify roof framing parts used in gable and hip roofs. * Apply the methods used to calculate the length of rafters. * Employ a framing square, a speed square, and a calculator to layout rafters. * Classify types of trusses and truss bracing. * Identify various types of sheathing used in covering roofs. * Estimate the materials used in framing and sheathing a roof. * Identify building code requirements pertaining to roofs. * Recognize the safety requirements pertaining to roof construction. * Identify the various types, parts, and materials of stairs. * Perform the calculations to determine the total rise, number of risers, number and size of treads for a stair. * Layout and cut a stair. * Estimate the materials required to build a stair. * Identify building code requirements pertaining to stairways. Prerequisite(s): CARP1507, CNST1502. (4 C: 1 lect/pres, 3 lab, 0 other)
The building and installation of cabinets requires great precision, attention to de- tail and the ability to use a variety of specialized tools. This course will introdu the learner to the materials and techniques used in cabinet making. The student will design, estimate materials for, build, and finish a cabinet. The proper use of power tools and tool safety will be emphasized. Student Learning Outcomes: * Recognize the common materials used in cabinet making. * Correctly and safely use stationary power tools. * Identify the various joints used in cabinet making. * Design a cabinet project. * Estimate materials for a cabinet project. * Select the proper materials for a cabinet project. * Construct cabinet cases, doors and drawers. * Select and apply finishing materials. * Properly apply cabinet finishes. * Identify cabinet hardware. * Install a cabinet. * Install cabinet hardware. * Explore various countertop materials * Recognize safety concerns pertaining to cabinet construction and finishing. * Demonstrate professionalism Prerequisite(s): CNST1502, CARP1507. (4 C: 1 lect/pres, 3 lab, 0 other) PLEASE NOTE: All program plans are preliminary and curriculum m 2026-2027 St. Cloud Technical & Community College
This course introduces students to basic blueprint reading for residential construc- tion. Students study and read a series of residential construction working draw- ings including floor plans, elevations, detail drawings, electrical, and plumbing. Student Learning Outcomes: * Identify isometric, orthographic, oblique, and presentation drawings. * Understand blueprint terminology. * Recognize construction dimensioning techniques. * Interpret blueprints. * Comprehend construction specifications. (2 C: 2 lect/pres, 0 lab, 0 other)
The skills of a carpenter become most apparent in the interior finishing of a build- ing. This course introduces the student to the materials, methods, and techniques used in the application of various interior finish materials including drywall, interior doors, moldings, baseboard, casing, and crown molding. Successful completion of the course will move the student forward in their journey to master the skills necessary to be a proficient carpenter. Student Learning Outcomes: * Identify types of drywall and drywall fasteners and their uses. * Install drywall on wood and steel studs. * Recognize various types and sizes of interior doors. * Identify and install various interior moldings. * Classify fasteners used in the installation of interior trim. * Install various interior doors and interior trim. * Install hollow metal doors and hardware. * Demonstrate safe work habits. Prerequisite(s): CNST1502, CARP1507. (3 C: 1 lect/pres, 2 lab, 0 other)
This course will enable the student to develop skills used to properly install win- dows, exterior doors, shingles, soffits and siding. Student Learning Outcomes: * Identify and install materials used in roofing, cornice and siding work * Demonstrate how to make roof projections watertight. * Identify critical elements of the building exterior as they relate to water, vapor, and air intrusion. * Select and install flashings. * Estimate materials used in exterior finish. * Demonstrate safe work habits. * Explain the safety requirements for working on roof, ladders and scaffold. * Demonstrate professionalism. Prerequisite(s): CNST1502, CARP1507. (2 C: 1 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other) ce
This course provides advanced skill development in installation and maintenance of the building system. Students will practice these skills through layout and construction of floors, walls, and roofs, while gaining knowledge of the various installation methods and techniques. Students will perform window and door installation according to manufacturer specifications and Minnesota Building Code compliant processes. Students will develop the skill needed to spot job hazards and OSHA safety hazards. Students will learn best practices as identified by industry standards. Student Learning Outcomes: * Demonstrate layout and framing of floors, walls, and roofs. * Analyze and prepare the building for installation of exterior materials. * Perform window and door installation per manufacturer's specifications and applicable building codes. * Demonstrate safe, OSHA compliant work habits. * Identify "punch list" items on the job site. * Identify safety hazards. (3 C: 0 lect/pres, 3 lab, 0 other)
