Carpentry Courses

The carpentry program at Orleans Technical Institute prepares students for careers working as carpenters for manufacturing firms, government agencies, retail establishments, and other industries. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to lay out, cut, fabricate, erect, install, and repair wooden structures and fixtures, using hand and power tools. Program courses include: technical mathematics, framing, construction materials and selection, job estimating, blueprint reading, foundations and roughing-in, finishing carpentry techniques, and codes and standards. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer carpentry courses.

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Orleans Technical Institute

25 Heckel Rd, McKees Rocks, PA

About
Orleans Technical Institute, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was established in 1974 with the goal of providing career and skill training for its community. The school provides programs and services for individuals preparing for their career, or for those wishing to update their education and remain competitive. The school believes in providing quality education and ensure that students develop skills and abilities that meet and exceed industry standards. In order to remain relevant and up to date the school is constantly reviewing programs and offerings to ensure they are relevant in regards to the industries and areas which they are for.

Academics
Programs at Orleans Technical Institute offers programs in a variety of high demand fields. Completion of one of these programs will prepare students for entry into the workforce as a qualified professional. These programs are taught by industry experienced professionals through traditional and practical courses that simulate real world environments and allow for the proper development of skills and abilities. Programs take between six months and two years to complete and result in a certificate that demonstrates competency and training.

Programs offered include:

• Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating
• Carpentry
• Human Services
• Court Reporting
• Plumbing and Heating

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrollment at Orleans Technical Institute may do so by visiting the school's website and registering online. Students should review the school's offerings and determine which program best suits his or her needs. Once registered, further information will be supplied to the student to begin their education. Financial aid is also available and the school should be contacted to discuss payment and aid options.

Students Enrolled in the Carpentry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Orleans Technical Institute offers a less than one year certificate program in carpentry.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.

Construction Carpenters

Description

Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, construction carpenters employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 8
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.70
  • Average Annual Salary: $49290

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).