Carpentry/Carpenter

The Carpentry/Carpenter program at Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque, NM is a one- to two-year certificate offered at this public institution. The program covers carpentry fundamentals including framing, finishing, blueprint reading, construction materials, and the safe use of hand and power tools applicable to residential and light commercial construction.

This program is part of the carpentry and construction trades field (CIP 46.0201) and prepares students for entry-level positions as carpenters and construction workers. Central New Mexico Community College also offers related programs at the same campus, including Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, and Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. The certificate provides practical skills for work with residential contractors, commercial construction firms, and facilities maintenance departments in the Albuquerque area.