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Pre-Apprenticeship: Carpentry - Columbia Falls High School

Montana Department of Labor and Industry

CertificateNon-degree

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The Pre-Apprenticeship in Carpentry combines technical skills training with related high-school, college level, or industry accredited coursework and results in the attainment of a Montana Registered Apprenticeship Pre-Apprenticeship Completion Certificate. Completion of a recognized MT DLI Pre-apprenticeship program can provide preference for interview or hire and possible consideration of credit towards a Montana Registered Apprenticeship Program.

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In-Person

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  • Montana

    Montana

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Attain pre-apprenticeship completion certificate
  • Complete related coursework in carpentry
  • Prepare for entry into registered apprenticeship programs
  • Train in technical carpentry skills
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: high47-2031.00Carpenterstitle_inference$59,310 median$98,370 top+4.49%4,310
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Certificate)

  • Hand and power tools (circular saw, miter saw, drill, nail gun) — identify and use safely under a journeyman's review.
  • Lumber selection and grading — recognize basic species and grade stamps on a residential job site.
  • Measuring and marking (tape, square, chalk line) — execute accurately to a journeyman's layout.
  • Stud and joist installation — perform per layout marks on a residential rough-in.
  • Sheathing and subfloor — install per spec with appropriate nail patterns under supervision.
  • PPE and fall-protection basics — apply consistently on a residential or light-commercial job site.
  • Job-site cleanup and material staging — maintain to a foreman's expectations daily.
  • Blueprint reading basics — interpret dimensions and elevations on residential floor plans.
  • Basic concrete-form work (footings, walls) — set up under a senior carpenter's direction.
  • Tool maintenance and battery management — handle for personal kit on a daily basis.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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