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Submitter's Information
Colin Williams
Librarian; Curriculum Chair
Los Angeles
Long Beach City College
CTE Dean
Gita Runkle
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Program Details
Carpentry, Certificate of Achievement
New Program
Construction Crafts Technology (095200)
08/01/26
This program is designed to provide students with job-ready knowledge and skills towards becoming a carpenter in the trades. Coursework includes job safety, construction skills, work ethics, and hands-on laboratory courses to provide trade-related skills.
The program completes an average of 35+ students each year for this program. Most of our students work towards their degree beyond the certificate.
The LMI data projects a 10% growth in demand for this occupational profile.
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
The Carpentry Certificate of Achievement is designed to prepare students for employment in Carpentry for the construction industry. Students will receive instruction and practical experience in understanding construction drawings, wall layout, and proper construction of a residential home. Students completing this program will be prepared for employment in the construction industry, by either working for a contractor, running their own small business, or further developing their skill to become a contractor.
Course Units and Hours
17
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Course Report
Coursework includes job safety, construction skills, work ethics, and hands-on laboratory courses to provide trade-related skills.
CONST 15 Blueprint Reading |
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| 3 units | Yr 1 Fall | |
CONST 210 Construction Health and Safety |
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| 1 unit | Yr 1 Fall | |
CONST 230 Framing 1 – Carpentry Fundamentals |
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| 4 units | Yr 1 Fall | |
CONST 231 Framing 2 – Advanced Carpentry |
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| 4 units | Yr 1 Spr |
CONST 232 Specialty Construction Crafts
Required Total Units 17
Proposed Sequence: Year 1, Fall 8 units Year 1, Spring 9 units TOTAL UNITS: 17 units
Codes |
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| 5 units | Yr 1 Spr |
Supporting Documents
Los Angeles Regional Questions
Long Beach Community College District
Long Beach City College
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New Program
There are construction certificates of achievement and associate degrees at LBCC, this program aims to focus on a particular skillset compared to the broader Construction Technology programs.
There are similar programs at neighboring community colleges, including Orange Coast, Rio Hondo, LA Trade Tech, and Fullerton College, that offer a degree track in Construction Technology
(2023) (2024)
Annual Annual Annual
Course Number & Title # Sections Enrollment # Sections Enrollment
CONST15 Blueprint Reading 1 25 1 25
CONST230 Carpentry Fundamentals 2 45 2 55
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Submission Details
10/31/25 - 10:46 AM
11/05/25 - 01:08 PM by Colin Williams
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