Carpentry Framing I - BLD 131 at Patrick & Henry Community College


         
 
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BLD 131 - Carpentry Framing I
Presents an introduction to carpentry with emphasis on residential construction. Covers safety on the job, appropriate use of power tools, basic construction techniques, an introduction to working drawings, and the team approach to residential buildings. Presents an introduction to selection and use of ladders and scaffolds, basic form removal and demolition, and use of basic first aid. Includes the concepts of carpentry framing for floors, walls, ceilings, porches and decks. Includes theoretical and practical application as well as the concepts of carpentry framing for roof, truss installation and door and window installation. Part I of II.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 7 hours per week.
5 credits

Schedule at Patrick & Henry Community College

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
78130 BLD 131-H1LS 0
    Th  
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2026-03-16 Main HY
This is a hybrid course that will have both face-to-face and web-based instruction to be determined by the faculty.
78129 BLD 131-H1S 5
  Tu    
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2026-03-16 Main HY
This is a hybrid course that will have both face-to-face and web-based instruction to be determined by the faculty.
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