Associate in Applied Science Degree
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Overview The Apprenticeship Technology Associate in Applied Science
Degree is only being offered to Union Apprentices registered through
the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters. Carpenters construct, install, erect and repair structures
to comply with all existing codes and in a manner that exhibits
skill and craftsmanship. They
read blueprints, sketches and specifications for information
pertaining to dimensions, types of materials required and standards
of work. Carpenters work
with a variety of hand tools, power tools and equipment.
They work in a variety of physically demanding situations
including weather extremes, heights and enclosed areas.
A carpenter may be skilled in framing, interior and exterior
finishing, forming and/or remodeling of residential and commercial
buildings. Career
Opportunities A person who has carpenter training may be an all around
carpenter or may specialize in areas such as framer, interior
finisher, sider, shingler, drywall installer, acoustical ceiling
installer, maintenance carpenter, bridge builder or prefabrications
production builder. A
carpenter may advance to the position of crew supervisor or job
superintendent. Carpenters
may go into business for themselves and become contractors for new
construction or remodeling work.
They may also go into related fields of work as sales, lumber
yard management, building inspection or factory representative. |
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