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INSTRUCTOR:
DARRELL MORRIS
Mr. Morris is a carpenter with over 20 years of experience in commercial and residential construction, specifically in building, demolition, flooring, electrical, plumbing and drywall. His previous employment includes University of Virginia Facilities Management, Intrastate Service Co., Martin and Horn and D&M Construction. Darrell has been married for 15 years and has a daughter. He enjoys outdoor activities with his family and taking their boat to the lake.
CARPENTRY
CATEC's Carpentry program prepares for achieving high-level construction industry skills that can result in an exciting and lucrative career. With an emphasis on safety, students are taught to use hand and power tools, cut stock, apply construction mathematics, interpret blueprints, and understand basic rigging.
Students will become proficient in identifying types of residential construction components to frame walls, floors, ceilings, roofs, doors, and windows. All students will obtain the required Construction Industry OSHA 10 safety credential.
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.
CREDIT, CERTIFICATIONS, COURSE INFORMATION, AND PATHWAYS
HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT
Students receive up to 3 high school elective credits each year for successful completion of the program. Passage of the certification exam will award the student 2 student-verified elective credits, one of which can be substituted for a verified credit in either science or history.
CERTIFICATIONS
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER Core)
Occupational Safety and Health Administrations, 10 hour (OSHA-10)
Virginia Workplace Readiness Skills Assessment
Class: Carpentry I
State Code: 8601
Duration: 1 year
Grade(s): 10-12
Credential(s): NCCER Core, OSHA-10
Class: Carpentry II
State Code: 8602
Duration: 1 year
Grade(s): 10-12
Credential(s): NCCER Core, OSHA-10
Class: Construction Technology
State Code: 8431
Duration: 1 year
Grade(s): 10-12
Credential(s): NCCER Core, OSHA-10
EDUCATION PATHWAYS
Germanna Community College
Technical Studies Industrial Maintenance, A.I.T.
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Manufacturing Technology (Career Studies Certificate)
James Madison University
Industrial Design, B.S.
Old Dominion University
General Engineering, B.S.
University of Virginia
Architectural Design, B.S.
Multi-Disciplinary Architectural Studies, B.S.
Urban & Environmental Planning, B.A.E.P.
Virginia Tech
Landscape Architecture, B.L.A.
Construction Science, B.S.
Building Construction B.S.
Industrial Design, B.S.
Landscape Architecture, L.A.R.
Industrial & Systems Engineering, I.S.E.
Materials Science & Engineering, M.S.E.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Career Opportunity: Construction Worker
Work on framing, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing jobs.
National Wage Average: $47,000
Virginia Wage Average: $55,000
Projected Job Growth in Virginia: +21.2%
Nationally, 168,000 jobs increase each year for next 10 years
Career Opportunity: Carpenter
Construct & repair building frameworks structures; such as, stairways, door frames; partitions; rafters; & bridge supports made from wood & other materials. They also install kitchen cabinets, siding, & drywall.
National Wage Average: $42,090
Virginia Wage Average: $40,680
Projected Job Growth in Virginia: +6%
Career Opportunity: Architectural Designer & Drafter
Prepare detailed drawings of architectural & structural features of buildings & topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects such as highway, bridges, & public works. They use knowledge of building materials, engineering practice & mathematics to complete drawings.
National Wage Average: $53,470
Virginia Wage Average: $50,950
Projected Job Growth in Virginia: +7%