Carpentry III
Carpentry III is an advanced course that allows students to gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in construction skills. Students will explore specialized areas in carpentry, such as building decks and porches, alternative framing, interior finishes, drywall installation, as well as energy efficiency and green technology. This course also emphasizes exploration of licensure requirements, business structures, and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.
Class Size Regulation
The Virginia Administrative Code regulates the class size for this course. For additional information, see 8VAC20-120-150, "Maximum class size," or contact the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education at cte@doe.virginia.gov.
Industry Credentials (Only apply to 36-week courses)
- Carpentry Assessment
- Carpentry Level One Assessment
- College and Career Readiness Assessment (CCRA+)
- Construction Technology Assessment
- Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills Assessment
- HBI Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) Assessments
- HBI/NAHB Residential Construction Academy (RCA) Series Student Certification Assessments
- International Code Council Residential Building Inspector (B1) Examination
- National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
- Professional Communications Certification Examination
- Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth Examination
Virginia’s High Demand Occupations and Apprenticeable Occupations
Section § 2.2-2472 of the Code of Virginia requires the Virginia Board of Workforce Development (VBWD) to publish a list of jobs, trades, and professions for which a high demand for qualified workers exists or is projected. The Virginia Office of Education Economics (VOEE) collaborated with the VBWD and related stakeholders to develop the high demand occupations list. VOEE’s mission is to leverage data to inform educational programming, policy, and workforce partnerships across the Commonwealth. See also the Virginia 2024 High Demand Occupations Dashboard.
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code, Occupation Description, and Active Apprenticeable Occupation status (Yes/No per the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry).
| SOC Code | Occupation Description | Apprenticeable Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| 472031 | Carpenters | Yes |
| 119021 | Construction Managers | No |
| 474011 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Yes |
| 472081 | Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | Yes |
| 131082 | Project Management Specialists | No |
Career Clusters
| Pathway | Occupation |
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| Construction |
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| Design/Pre-Construction |
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| Maintenance/Operations |
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