Riverland Community College

If you're looking to build your career, then look no further than Residential Carpentry. With our program, you'll learn everything you need to start your career as a carpenter. Plus, we provide you with a tool-belt from local businesses, so you'll have everything you need to get started.

This program prepares students with skills and knowledge for a career in residential carpentry. Technical and general courses provide the students theory and hands-on learning experiences. General areas of study include building codes, blueprint reading, estimating, site layout, concrete, framing, interior and exterior finish, cabinet construction and installation, and decks. The Residential Carpentry diploma program provides graduates with skills required of a carpenter in a variety of building construction settings common in both rural and metropolitan areas.

Enhance your education and make yourself more marketable with a certificate in Construction Management. This two-semester, 18-credit program is primarily online and offers you advanced training in management, planning, estimating, and more. Contact us for more information.

Benefits at Riverland

• Continue to the Commercial Carpentry program and earn 1500 hours towards the Journeyman's Carpenter hours. Talk with a Carpentry faculty member to further explain the benefits.   
• Students are supplied toolbelts provided by parterning with local businesses.

Last Updated: March 14, 2018