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CIX 7005 CARPENTRY I
This course provides construction apprentices; current craftworkers; and others with a certification of competency in basic construction knowledge. Topics covered in one semester include safety practices; construction math; blueprint reading; handtool use; power tool use; building materials, fasteners; and adhesives. Competency testing is required for area certification and will be both in written and practical form. This course is required pre-requisite to taking any of CPCC's Carpentry series courses. It is recommended to potential employees by the construction industry for pre-employment qualification as well as employed craftworkers as certified pre-qualification for advanced certification coursework in your craft. Those interested in becoming handy, or handier, will also find this course useful.

CIX 7006 CARPENTRY II
This course provides construction apprentices, current craftworkers and others with a certification of competency in basic floor; wall; ceiling; & roof framing. Completion of CIX 7005 Carpentry I; Wheels Of Learning Construction Core;or documented UBC Step 2 is a Prerequisite. Competency testing is required for area certification & will be both written and practical. Topics include platform floor; cantilevers; well openings; decking; snap-out; plating; detailing; metal and wood studding; RO's; flat,vault & coffered ceilings; gable rafters and trusses, etc. Completion and certification in this course will allow trainees to pursue Carpentry III and IV Level course modules in an individual study format.

CIX 7007 CARPENTRY III
This course provides construction apprentices; current craftworkers; and others with a certification of competency in several areas of advanced carpentry techniques. Completion of CIX 7006 Carpentry II; Wheels of Learning Carpentry I; or documented UBC step 3 is a pre- requisite. Competency testing is required for area certification & will be both written & practical. Topics will focus on exterior finishing operations. To include shingle roof application, cornice & siding application: vinyl siding, hardboard siding, cement board siding & shake shingle siding.

CIX 7008 CARPENTRY IV
This course provides a certification or compentency in the basic application and installation of residential interior trim work. Topics covered include safety practices: Plan Details: floors, walls, and ceiling moldings: Door and Window Trim: Pre-hung doors, interior locks, and casework installation. Competency testing required for area certification and shall be both written and practical form. This course is recommended to potential employees by the construction industry for employment qualifications, as well as for the currently employed craft worker as certified qualifications for advancement in your career. The pre-requisite for this class are successful completion of CIX 7005 and CIX 7006, or documentation Wol Core and Carpentry I, or documented completion of VBC Apprenticeship Step 2.