Jul 02, 2025  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Academic Catalog

Building Trades Certificate


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The Certificate in Building Trades is designed to teach students the skills necessary to become an entry level residential carpenter. This two semester certificate takes students through the building process from the “ground up” combining classroom exercises and lecture with hands-on building projects. The program emphasizes real life job-site experiences while utilizing a state of the art woodworking shop and building compound.

SJC First Year Experience Requirement: 3 Credits


Program Prerequisite: 1 Credit


TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: 44-47 Credits


Suggested Course Sequence for Full-time Students:


Students who for any reason are unable to follow the suggested course sequence should contact an academic advisor for help with adjustments.

Suggested Course Sequence for Part-time Students:


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