Montgomery College 2018-2019 Catalog
Oct 17, 2022
Montgomery College 2018-2019 Catalog[ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Carpentry Area of Concentration, Building Trades Technology AAS: 308A


(R): 308A

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This program is intended to prepare students for careers in the building and construction trades. The general education courses, in conjunction with specialized courses, provide a broad foundation and sharpen students’ skills in preparation for entry into, or advancement in, today’s workplace. This curriculum, following the carpentry area of concentration, provides training, skills, and knowledge that prepares students for employment as carpenters; or provides current building and construction professionals with essential carpentry skills. This curriculum, following the electrical wiring area of concentration, provides training, skills and knowledge that prepares students for employment as electricians; or provides current building and construction professionals with essential electrical wiring skills. This curriculum, following the HVAC area of concentration, provides training, skills, and knowledge that prepares students for employment as HVAC technicians; or provides current building and construction professionals with essential HVAC technician skills. HVAC area of concentration students, in order to receive the AAS, must pass the E.P.A. 608 Certification Exam and at least one Industry Competency Exam (ICE).

General Education Course Selections


Click here to view theFoundation/Distribution Coursesfor selection to fulfill the General Education Course Requirements.

Suggested Course Sequence


All students should review theAdvising Worksheetandconsult an advisor.

Second Semester


Third Semester


Fourth Semester


  • Behavioral and social sciences distribution3 semester hours (BSSD)
  • Natural science distribution with lab4 semester hours (NSLD)
  • General education elective3 semester hours (GEEL)
  • Program electives5 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 60


*ENGL 101/ENGL 101A, if needed forENGL 102/ENGL 103or elective.

† Select from the following program electivesARCH 103,ARCH 183,BLDG 150,BLDG 160,BLDG 182,BLDG 184,BLDG 188,BLDG 200(1-3 credits),BLDG 250,BSAD 101,CMGT 100,CMGT 135,LNTP 204,SPAN 101.

Program Outline / Degree Requirements


General Education Requirements


Foundation Courses


  • English Foundation3 semester hours (ENGF)
  • Mathematics foundation3 semester hours (MATF)

Distribution Courses


  • Arts or humanities distribution3 semester hours (ARTD or HUMD)
  • Behavioral and social sciences distribution3 semester hours (BSSD)
  • Natural science distribution with lab4 semester hours (NSLD)

General Education Elective


  • General education elective3 semester hours (GEEL)
  • General education elective3 semester hours (GEEL)

Area of Concentration Requirements


Total Credit Hours: 60


*ENGL 101/ENGL 101A, if needed forENGL 102/ENGL 103or elective.

† Select from the following program electives:ARCH 103,ARCH 183,BLDG 150,BLDG 160,BLDG 182,BLDG 184,BLDG 188,BLDG 200(1-3 credits),BLDG 250,BSAD 101,CMGT 100,CMGT 135,LNTP 204,SPAN 101.

Program Outcomes


Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

  • Define and explain the basic principles and techniques of residential construction.
  • 应用相关的建筑技巧a particular trade area.