Carpentry
Blinn's Carpentry Program offers a variety of awards designed to prepare students for entry-level carpentry positions, including college credit degree plans that place students on the pathway to higher-wage management positions in the industry. All Blinn carpentry courses follow the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum, a nationally recognized curriculum developed with the cooperation of more than 125 construction CEOs, trade association officials, and academic leaders.
Degree and Certificate Plans
Blinn carpentry students can earn their Associate of Applied Science in Carpentry, Level 1 and 2 certificates, and an Occupational Skills Award in carpentry. Click below to see the different degree plans:
Meet Logan Woelfel
Logan Woelfel was working a summer job with a contractor in his hometown of Thrall, Texas, when he came to a sudden realization.
“We were doing remodels and roofing jobs and demolition jobs and I was like, ‘You know what? I like doing construction and building houses,’” Woelfel said. “Then I started looking on the internet and I came across Blinn’s Carpentry Program and I was like, ‘This is perfect for me.’”
Blinn’s Carpentry Program offers occupational skills awards and certificates that prepare students for entry-level carpentry positions and an Associate of Applied Science degree that places students on the path to higher-wage management positions in the industry. All Blinn carpentry courses follow the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum, a nationally recognized curriculum developed with the cooperation of more than 125 construction CEOs, trade association officials, and academic leaders.
Program FAQ
Which campuses offer these degrees?
The Associate of Applied Science in Carpentry, the Occupational Skills Award, and the Certificate Levels I and II in Carpentry can be completed on the Brenham and RELLIS campus.
You may be required to travel to the Brenham Campus to complete individual courses. Please check the course schedule for campus information regarding the course(s) you are planning to take.
What job does this degree prepare me for?
This degree prepares students for entry-level carpentry positions and an Associate of Applied Science degree that places students on the path to higher-wage management positions in the industry. The NCCER curriculum used in all Blinn carpentry courses is nationally recognized, qualifying graduates for employment across the country. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, carpenters earn a median salary of $48,260 per year.
Where can I find scholarship opportunities for Carpentry students?
Blinn students can apply for more than 300 scholarships through the Endowed Scholarship Application.
How much does it cost?
Where can I register?
You can register online by visiting our admissions page.