Carpentry, Commercial

DIPLOMA, 64 CREDITS

Riverland’s Commercial Carpentry Diploma is Minnesota’s only two-year program offering hands-on construction experience and 1,500 Journeyman Carpenter hours upon completion. Taught by experienced instructors, students build a house each year while learning blueprint reading, framing, finishing, and more. Graduates are well-prepared for in-demand roles in various construction industries, with the option to enhance their credentials through a Construction Management certificate.

 Location: Austin
Program Starts:
Course Plan: Four Semesters
Faculty: Adam Hahn | 507-433-0660 | Adam.Hahn@riverland.edu
Call or e-mail our Admissions Information Center for more information. We'll help get you started.
Admissions: 507-433-0600 | admissions@riverland.edu

Required Core Courses ( 60 credits)
CARP1110 Construction Material and Tool Safety 3 CR
CARP1121 Blueprint Reading I 2 CR
CARP1125 Wall and Floor Framing/Sheeting and Building Layout 4 CR
CARP1135 Roof Framing, Shingling, & Flashing 4 CR
CARP1160 OSHA 10 Training 1 CR
CARP1215 Blueprint Reading II 2 CR
CARP1225 Exterior Siding and Finish 4 CR
CARP1235 Interior Finish I 2 CR
CARP1245 Interior Millwork, Cabinet Installation, and Stairs 4 CR
CARP1250 Building Codes/Estimating 2 CR
CARP1260 Deck Construction 2 CR
CARP2150 Steel and Wood Framing 3 CR
CARP2155 Concrete, Forming and Finish 4 CR
CARP2160 Job Site Setup /Building Layout 2 CR
CARP2165 Equipment Operation and Maintenance 1 CR
CARP2170 Commercial Blueprint Reading 3 CR
CARP2175 Interior Finishes II 3 CR
CARP2215 Steel Frame Assembly and Construction Site Safety 1 CR
CARP2221 OSHA 30 for Construction 2 CR
CARP2232 Doors, Casework and Interior Hardware 3 CR
CARP2235 Estimating, Scheduling and Building Codes 1 CR
CARP2270 Commercial Blueprint Reading II 3 CR
CARP2310 Commercial/Residential Construction Internship 4 CR
General Studies Courses (4 credits)
GSCM1510 Workplace Human Relations 2 CR
MATH1020 Technical Math I 2 CR

For in-depth information including outcomes, program fees, course descriptions, and more please visit the Carpentry, Commercial program page at riverland.edu.