GEHRHSD Curriculum Guide 2026-27

Carpentry

Oakcrest and Absegami High School are offering a Career Technical Education (CTE) pre apprenticeship program by partnering with the carpenters union . Students who successfully complete three years of the GEHRHSD carpentry courses listed below have a direct pathway into the carpenters’ union’s full apprenticeship program . For union membership, in addition to the required course work, students must pass a skills test, pass a drug screening and physical requirement assessment. This opportunity can be available to Cedar Creek students in the classes of 2023 and beyond if they wish to attend either Oakcrest or Absegami High School as a full time student. Interested students should see their guidance counselor for information, requirements, and paperwork. Intro to Carpentry is an introductory course in wood technology and woodworking. It provides the student with knowledge and skills for safe work habits, proper use of equipment and attention to detail. Students will learn how to plan, select and use materials, including tools and machines to produce a finished product. Emphasis will be on quality of workmanship and work ethic that includes safe work practices. This course combines the fundamentals of construction with communication and collaboration skills for the execution of finished products. Heavy machines will be used in this Grades 9-12: Intro to Carpentry OHS AHS

course. 5 Credits

Grades 10-12: Residential Carpentry

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Residential Carpentry is the second level course in wood technology. It provides students with measurement, print reading and drawing, estimating, and trade safety. Students will become familiar with layout procedures and the materials used in construction. Each unit of study is followed by a “hands on” completion project that will encompass the lessons of that unit. Students will become proficient in assembling and installing various types of residential construction components. Heavy machines will be used in this

course. 5 Credits Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and/or 80 or above in Intro to Carpentry.