Title: Syllabus
Course: Carpentry III (17003-III)

Copyright: 2025

Virginia Assignment Code: 8603

Suggested Grade Level: 12

Duration: 36 weeks

Hours: 280

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: 8602

CTSO: SkillsUSA

Course Description:

Carpentry III is an advanced course that allows students to gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in construction skills. Students will explore specialized areas in carpentry, such as building decks and porches, alternative framing, interior finishes, drywall installation, as well as energy efficiency and green technology. This course also emphasizes exploration of licensure requirements, business structures, and entrepreneurial opportunities.

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.

Note:

The Virginia Administrative Code regulates the class size for this course. For additional information, see 8VAC20-120-150, "Maximum class size," or contact the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career and Technical Education at cte@doe.virginia.gov.

Credentials, Course Sequences, and Career Clusters/Pathways can be found here:

https://www.cteresource.org/career-clusters/architecture-construction/carpentry-iii/