Carpentry/Carpenter

Carpentry/Carpenter is a two- to four-year certificate program at Peninsula College, a public institution in Port Angeles, WA. This program falls within the carpentry and construction trades field and provides training in residential and light commercial framing, finish carpentry, blueprint reading, building codes, and material estimation for construction projects.

In the carpentry trades field, certificate programs prepare students for entry-level positions with construction contractors, homebuilders, and remodeling firms. Peninsula College also offers related programs including Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, Welding Technology, Medical Office Management/Administration, and Medical/Clinical Assistant at both certificate levels. Students in the Carpentry program can expect a hands-on curriculum emphasizing job-site skills alongside instruction in construction math and safety standards.