In this pathway, you learn basic safety, use of hand and power tools, as well as working with construction drawings and blueprints and material handling. You also learn about environmentally responsible construction practices and building rating systems. This pathway prepares you for core certification by the National Center for Construction Education and Research.
Articulated credit is earned as a result of a student passing the designated CMS CTE course(s) with a final letter grade of a B or higher AND a score of 93 or higher on the NC administered end of course exam. In some cases students must show proficiency in multiple courses plus a certification in order to receive articulated credit. In some cases, there are options. Be sure to pay attention to the AND and OR statements. College articulated courses DO NOT show on a high school or college transcript. These courses, if the criteria is met, will be waived from the applicable program of study through Central Piedmont Community College.
CAR 110 Intro to Carpentry or WOL 110 Basic Construction Skills or CST 110 Introduction to Construction
CST 111 Construction I
CST 112 Construction II
NCCER’s industry-recognized credentials provide students and craft professionals with national portability of skills. CTE students can receive the Carpentry Level I, Level II and Level III Certification.
Career & College Promise Dual Enrollment gives eligible North Carolina high school students the opportunity to get a “jump start” and earn college credit toward a two-year or four-year degree at Central Piedmont while still in high school. Tuition free. Click here to learn more.
Take the Junior Achievement Career Quiz here.
Talk to the Pathway Development Coordinator or Counselor at your school!