Nebraska Indian Community College

Certificates are designed to enable students to gain entry-level employment in specialized areas, qualify for occupational advancement, upgrade job skills, or for personal development. Each program is designed for a specific occupational field. Therefore, the semester credits required to obtain a certificate will vary with the particular program.

The Associate of Applied Science degree with an emphasis in carpentry is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills needed for employment as a carpenter. Students will study residential and commercial construction. All phases will be explored and applied on a jobsite or in the lab. Related course work includes blueprint reading, math, construction, estimating construction costs, costs and materials, and small business operations. Graduates of the carpentry program may be employed in general carpentry work, commercial carpentry fields, or specialize in one area such as a finish carpenter.