Carpentry/Carpenter

The Carpentry/Carpenter certificate program at Laney College is a one- to two-year credential offered by this public institution in Oakland, CA. The program trains students in residential and commercial carpentry techniques, including framing, finishing, blueprint reading, and the safe use of hand and power tools common to the construction trade.

This program is part of the carpentry field (CIP 46.0201) and is offered alongside a variety of vocational and technical programs at Laney College. Related programs at the school include Recording Arts Technology/Technician, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Restaurant Culinary and Catering Management/Manager (both credential levels), and Biomedical Technology/Technician. Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level carpentry positions with contractors in the greater Oakland and Bay Area construction market.