Carpentry/Carpenter

The Carpentry/Carpenter certificate program at Northwest Shoals Community College is a one-to-two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Muscle Shoals, AL. The program trains students in residential and commercial carpentry, including framing, finishing, cabinetry, and the use of hand and power tools common to the construction trades.

This program is part of the carpentry and construction trades field (CIP 46.0201), preparing students for entry-level positions in the building industry. Northwest Shoals Community College also offers related programs in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, Salon/Beauty Salon Management, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Emergency Medical Technology. Students can expect hands-on instruction in structural framing, blueprint reading, building materials, and safety practices required on job sites.