Carpentry I is the building block 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, and interpret blueprints. Students will become proficient in identifying types of residential construction components to form foundations and frame walls, floors, ceilings, roofs, doors, and windows. All students will obtain the required OSHA 10 safety credential. Students are provided an ICC (International Code Council) book and expected to pass an ICC Code Certification test approved by the Virginia Department of Education. Students may receive NCCER (National Center for Construction Education & Research Core Curriculum Certification by passing the exam. Workplace readiness skills of teamwork, communication, problem solving, positive work ethic and integrity are emphasized throughout the course. Students are expected to wear appropriate safety gear to include safety glasses, proper footwear and lab coats in the lab. Leadership is taught through activities in the professional student organization, Skills USA.