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WHAT DOES A CONSTRUCTION TRADES TECHNICIAN DO?

If you want a career that is hands-on, challenging and driven by deadlines, carpentry might be made for you. A construction trades technician works on both commercial and residential projects, utilizing a wide range of skills and knowledge. Our program prepares you in several different areas, from surveying and concrete work to roof framing.

Career Forecast Stable OutlookAverage Salary $37,440on campus

Learning at Washburn Tech

The program covers basic theory and provides instruction as well as hands-on experience in carpentry, roof framing and masonry. Students learn by using their new skills to build a structure inside the carpentry lab. Attending half-day, you can complete the program in two semesters and earn a 25 credit-hour technical certificate. Carpentry is only offered on the main campus at 5724 SW Huntoon St.

CERTIFICATIONS: NCCER Core; Carpentry I; OSHA-30 Construction

Virtual Tour

Program Flyer

Jobs and Salaries

CAREER FORECAST: stable outlook

Employment is expected to grow faster than average for construction carpenters. The data below refers to surveyed wages and average annual job openings in the state of Kansas due to growth and net replacement. SOURCE: klic.dol.ks.gov

Average Wage

$28.23/hour

(Commercial Journeyman)

Potential Job Openings

314

(annually)

Projected Job Growth

7%

(2020-2030)

Schedule Options

Morning

LENGTH
1 year

PROGRAM BEGINS
Every August

SCHEDULE
MON - FRI; 8-11:10am

Afternoon

LENGTH
1 year

PROGRAM BEGINS
Every August

SCHEDULE
MON - FRI; 11:45am-2:55pm

Program Cost

High School

Adult

Student Resources

Program Flyer

Explore the courses, requirements, costs and career options of the Carpentry program.

Carpentry (PDF)

Assessment Plan

Technical Standards

Textbooks

Carpentry (Building Technology)