Carpentry

Layout, structure, and finish that stays true.

Six hundred hours from square-cut discipline to lead-carpenter judgment. Pass the test, then climb.

1

Beginner

150 hours

Layout, safety, and the joints that keep a structure honest.

  • — Saw and PPE discipline
  • — Measuring and layout
  • — Fasteners
  • — Lumber grades
  • — Square, plumb, level

Test required to unlock the next level

2

Intermediate

150 hours

Framing, stairs, openings, and the envelope that keeps weather out.

  • — Wall and floor framing
  • — Stairs intro
  • — Windows and doors
  • — Moisture and flashing
  • — Load paths

Test required to unlock the next level

3

Advanced

150 hours

Finish, complex layout, and remodeling that does not fight the existing house.

  • — Finish carpentry
  • — Cabinetry awareness
  • — Remodel sequencing
  • — Moisture diagnostics
  • — Shop drawings

Test required to unlock the next level

4

Elite

150 hours

Lead carpenter judgment: sequencing, crew, and work that still looks true in ten years.

  • — Lead carpenter role
  • — Complex stairs and millwork
  • — Historic and existing conditions
  • — Crew sequencing
  • — Owner walkthroughs

Test required to unlock the next level