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Henrico Workforce & Career Development

Carpentry I/II: #8601, #8602 (ACE) Honors

Advanced Career Education (ACE) Center at Highland Springs

ACE @ Highland Springs Instructor: W. Childress - Email W. Childress

State Course Title: Carpentry I, Carpentry II, Carpentry III

Carpentry is designed to provide preparation for entry into the residential construction industry. The course begins with an introduction to all hand tools and power equipment used in the trade, and their safe use and operation.

Classroom and laboratory instruction provide the knowledge and practical applications of residential and light commercial construction, including the interpretation of materials and components and the general concept of homebuilding. Every year, students get to participate in constructing a house as part of our House Building Project. Every two years, a new home is built from the foundation up, and our students from our skilled trades programs. Students will work alongside each other and our highly experienced business partners to train on every aspect of building a house.

The second year in Carpentry involves more detailed knowledge and practical experience in all areas of residential construction and renovation. The class also focuses more on material estimation and blueprint reading. Before the student completes the course, he or she will also have prepared a resume and acquired some knowledge about job interviews.

Carpentry III is an advanced course that allows students to gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in construction skills. Students explore specialized areas in carpentry, such as building decks and porches, alternative framing, interior finishes, drywall installation and finishing, as well as energy efficiency and green technology. Exploration of licensure requirements and entrepreneurial opportunities is emphasized.

Students are also allowed to take the NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) Core Curriculum Assessment test, which can count for up to two additional verified credits for a total of eight credits for completers.

Students can become industry-certified in the following areas:

  • NCCER Core Construction Level One

  • NCCER Carpentry I

  • OSHA 10 Card (Class Requirement-Can not be used as a CTE credential)

  • Workplace Readiness

Please contact the Pre-Engineering and Industrial Careers, Agricultural Education, and JROTC Specialists on their page.

Please see your counselor or instructor if you have questions. 

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics, click here.

Published: November 8, 2022. Click here to listen. In this episode, we talk with the President of F. Richard Wilton Contractors, Scott Brannan, and Vice President Taylor Brannon. They discuss the history of their company and how important CTE is to companies like Richard Wilton Contactor. Scott and Taylor discuss their involvement in our Regency Mall Adult Education project and the need for young people to become involved in the construction trades and how Henrico CTE offers a start in the careers involved in the construction trades.