Carpentry Services

Carpentry Services program at the Albany campus learn the skills needed for entry-level positions in the construction fields and building maintenance fields. Students learn hands-on about the safe and skillful method of operating power and hand tools, the basics of carpentry and woodworking, and fundamentals of electricity, plumbing and facility maintenance.

Carpentry Services is a Career Studies program for students who want to learn hands-on, at an alternative pace. These programs are designed to meet all the provisions of each student's individualized educational program through providing challenging, developmentally appropriate career prep experiences. Career Studies programs have a student-teacher ratio of approximately 12:1 and are taught by teachers with substantial real-world experience in their given trade.

Students completing Carpentry Services may continue their studies in the Building Trades program or, if they have completed high school, continue learning through the BOCES Adult Education program or at a community college.

video:

take a video view into our building trades and carpentry services classes

Units of Study:

Hand and power tools
Basic carpentry
Electricity
Basic plumbing
Facility maintenance and repair

Career Opportunities:

Carpenter’s assistant
Carpenter's helper
Maintenance worker
Custodian

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