7173    Carpentry 3          Two Hours (P5 & 6)

DUAL CREDIT Missoula College: CSTN 298 Construction Internship

*DC Note: Students must meet the college’s placement criteria and are responsible for college registration, cost of tuition, and fees.

For this class students will choose from one of two options:

1. Apprenticeship/Internship for this option, students will find employment with a local building trades company. If the student is entering an apprenticeship after high school graduation, this is an opportunity to begin working in their respective trade during the afternoon gaining valuable work experience and hours toward progressing on the apprenticeship scale. Students who are not entering apprenticeships after high school can find employment as an intern with a local building trades company. The internship option is ideal for someone entering college, trade school or the military following high school graduation. The student will work afternoons gaining valuable work and employability experience to open doors following high school. Examples of building trades companies include the areas of construction, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and cabinet shops. Student will track their hours worked and journal on their experiences to keep track of the on-the-job training they are learning. Students choosing this option must be enrolled in the school’s pre-apprenticeship program recognized by the Montana Dept. of Labor and Industry. You will be required to touch base often with the instructor. You are expected to be a good employee for the company you are working for either as an apprentice or intern. Your grade will be determined on your weekly journaling of your work experiences and hours along with instructor contact with your supervisor. You are responsible for providing personal protective equipment and tools not provided by your employer.
2. Advanced Woodworking/Carpentry for this option, students will engage in design, planning and building of high-end difficult woodworking projects. Students will continue to grow in their ability to use woodworking equipment effectively to produce high quality projects. Project examples include: bedroom sets, dining room table and chairs, kitchen cabinets, living room sets and community projects. Student will continue to improve carpentry skills in the following: wall framing, stair construction, floor construction, rafter construction, exterior finishing and finish carpentry. Students will participate in the construction of sheds or similar structures. Students must furnish materials for projects of their choice. Materials Required: Safety glasses, tape measure, and glue bottle. Fees: $40

 

2.0 Credits