PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion, students are prepared to:
- Understand and utilize math computations, formulas, and measurements required in the carpentry field.
- Understand the properties of wood, its sustainability and how it dictates the fundamental principles and procedures involved in carpentry.
- Learn and utilize safe practices concerning personal safety, hand and power tool usage, and all aspects of fabrication/construction.
- Use appropriate tools, materials/fasteners and current building technology to complete projects.
- Practice good work ethics and quality workmanship with regard to industry standards.
- Construct projects by interpreting drawings, applying building code requirements where applicable.
- Synthesize principles, procedures and objectives using critical thinking, appropriate materials, tools/equipment and procedures to construct a residential dwelling.
- Cultivate an awareness of environmental and cultural impacts at the community and global level during planning and construction phases.
- Proficiency levels in reading, writing and/or mathematics are required to register for some or all of the Program courses:
SUBJECT AREA | MINIMUM PLACEMENT INTO COURSE |
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Mathematics | Math 22 or QM 120T |
Reading | Eng 21 or ESL 21 |
- Grant Kaaua
Carpentry
Phone: 934-2668
Email: kaaua@hawaii.edu