Cert in Carpenters

The Carpentry and Masonry Certificate prepares students for work in residential and commercial construction. Learners combine classroom lectures with hands-on practice, building foundations, floors, walls, stairs, and roofs, and working with concrete, mortar, and brick. The two-semester course meets in downtown Utica, inside the Construction and Trades Center. Students learn about building materials, tools, and methods, along with safe and efficient work on jobsites. Students also develop communication habits that help them function well in a team on the job. Graduates leave with foundational construction skills that apply to home improvement, apprenticeship with a skilled tradesperson, or employment as a carpenter or mason. The certificate is a practical entry point for anyone who prefers working with their hands.