Carpenters make up the largest building trade occupation in the industry. Well-trained carpenters with all-around skills are in high demand. Carpenters are involved in many kinds of construction activities, from building highways and bridges to building schools to installing kitchen cabinets.
Carpenters construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures made from wood, metal, concrete and other materials. The CITC four-year program prepares carpenters for both residential and commercial work.
Note: It is crucial that students have the required physical textbooks and class materials by the first day of class. Students will be instructed on how to purchase the required e-text(s) on the first day of class. A student who does not have all required e-texts, textbooks and materials by the end of the second week may be dismissed from class and charged with an absence. To purchase the stand alone NCCERConnect with e-text, students will need a Course ID #. Course ID will be provided by the course instructor. CITC Instructor will provide the Course ID no later than the first day of class. Students are expected to purchase the required e-texts during the first day of class.
CITC strives to offer a variety of class schedules and locations for students to select from. To ensure your place in a class of your choice CITC encourages your registration as soon as registration opens. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. If the class you have selected is full, you will be transferred into the next available class at the CITC facility nearest your home zip code.
CARPENTRY 101: FALL QUARTER
Students will thoroughly review construction site and shop safety; introduced to trade mathematics, safe use of hand and power tools, blueprint reading, rigging; job site communication, and construction materials and handling. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of the quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at the instructor’s discretion. Includes OSHA 10 Training.
CARPENTRY 102: WINTER QUARTER
Students will learn to read plans and elevations, then safely use hand and power tools to practice building floor systems and wall and ceiling framing. Emphasis will be placed on following safe working procedures. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of the quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at the instructor’s discretion.
CARPENTRY 103: SPRING QUARTER
Students will be introduced to roof framing procedures then safely use carpentry hand and power tools to practice roof framing. Student will be introduced to building envelope systems including window and exterior door opening preparation; Students will finish the quarter with an introduction to basic stair layout and framing. Emphasis will be placed on following safe working procedures. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of the quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at the instructor’s discretion.
| BOOKS - CARPENTRY LEVEL 1 | |
| It is the student’s responsibility to have the following book(s) on the first night of class: | |
| REQUIRED TEXT | |
| NCCER Carpentry Level 1, 5th Edition, NCCERConnect with eText | To purchase the stand alone NCCERConnect with e-text, students will need a Course ID #. Course ID will be provided by the course instructor. CITC Instructor will provide the Course ID no later than the first day of class. Students are expected to purchase the required e-texts during the first day of class. |
| NCCER Core Level 1, 6th Edition, NCCERConnect with eText | To purchase the stand alone NCCERConnect with e-text, students will need a Course ID #. Course ID will be provided by the course instructor. CITC Instructor will provide the Course ID no later than the first day of class. Students are expected to purchase the required e-texts during the first day of class. |
| OPTIONAL TEXT - To purchase a soft cover textbook or bundle of textbook and NCCERconnect with e-text, use hyperlinks below or visit www.pearson.com | |
| Bundle - Textbook & NCCERconnect | |
| NCCER Carpentry Level 1, 5th Edition + NCCERConnect with eText | 9780134298566 |
| NCCER Core Level 1, 6th Edition + NCCERConnect with eText 11 | 9780137474622 |
| Location | Course# | Term | Total Weeks | Class Hours | Day(s) | Start Date | End Date | Start/End Time | Class Dates | Tuition | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location - Tuition | Course# | Day(s) - Time | Start Date - End Date | ||||||||
| Spokane | 101 | FALL | 13 weeks | 64 hrs | Fri/Sat | 09/20/24 | 12/21/24 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 09/20 09/21 10/18 10/19 11/22 11/23 12/20 12/21 | $1,395 | Registration Closed |
| Spokane $1,395 Registration Closed |
FALL - 13 weeks | Fri/Sat - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 09/20/24 - 12/21/24 |
| Spokane | 102 | WTR | 8 weeks | 48 hrs | Fri/Sat | 01/24/25 | 03/22/25 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 01/24 01/25 02/28 03/01 03/21 03/22 | $1,395 | Register |
| Spokane $1,395 Register |
WTR - 8 weeks | Fri/Sat - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 01/24/25 - 03/22/25 |
| Location | Course# | Term | Total Weeks | Class Hours | Day(s) | Start Date | End Date | Start/End Time | Class Dates | Tuition | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location - Tuition | Course# | Day(s) - Time | Start Date - End Date | ||||||||
| Bellevue | 101 | FALL | 11 weeks | 64 hrs | Fri/Sat | 09/27/24 | 12/14/24 | 7:00 am - 5:00 pm | 09/27 09/28 10/25 10/26 11/22 11/23 12/13 12/14 | $1,835 | Registration Closed |
| Bellevue $1,835 Registration Closed |
FALL - 11 weeks | Fri/Sat - 7:00 am - 5:00 pm | 09/27/24 - 12/14/24 |
| Bellevue | 102 | WTR | 8 weeks | 48 hrs | Fri/Sat | 01/24/25 | 03/22/25 | 7:00 am - 5:00 pm | 01/24 01/25 02/21 02/22 03/21 03/22 | $1,835 | Register |
| Bellevue $1,835 Register |
WTR - 8 weeks | Fri/Sat - 7:00 am - 5:00 pm | 01/24/25 - 03/22/25 |
| Bellevue | 103 | SPR | 9 weeks | 48 hrs | Fri/Sat | 04/25/25 | 06/28/25 | 7:00 am - 5:00 pm | 04/25 04/26 05/30 05/31 06/27 06/28 | $1,835 |
Registration Opens 03/01/25 |
| Bellevue $1,835 Registration Opens 03/01/25 |
SPR - 9 weeks | Fri/Sat - 7:00 am - 5:00 pm | 04/25/25 - 06/28/25 |
CARPENTRY 201: FALL QUARTER
Students will learn to read commercial drawings then practice cold-formed steel framing; students will discuss thermal and moisture protection including insulating materials, vapor barriers, and waterproofing materials. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of the quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at instructor’s discretion.
CARPENTRY 202: WINTER QUARTER
Students will discuss various types of exterior finish materials and installation procedures, then practice exterior finishing. Students will review drywall properties and proper installation and finishing procedures. Students will be introduced to suspended ceiling components and installation procedures. The class will discuss green building practices and their importance and impact on the construction industry. Emphasis will be placed on following safe working procedures. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of the quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at instructor’s discretion.
CARPENTRY 203: SPRING QUARTER
Students will begin with an introduction to roofing applications for commercial and residential buildings; discuss residential and commercial door components and installation; practice installing doors and hardware; window, door, floor and ceiling trim and cabinet fabrication and installation. Emphasis will be placed on following safe working procedures. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of the quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at instructor’s discretion.
| BOOKS - CARPENTRY LEVEL 2 | |
| It is the student’s responsibility to have the following book(s) on the first night of class: | |
| REQUIRED TEXT | |
| NCCER Carpentry Level 2, 5th Edition, NCCERConnect with eText | To purchase the stand alone NCCERConnect with e-text, students will need a Course ID #. Course ID will be provided by the course instructor. CITC Instructor will provide the Course ID no later than the first day of class. Students are expected to purchase the required e-texts during the first day of class. |
| OPTIONAL TEXT- To purchase a soft cover textbook or bundle of textbook and NCCERconnect with e-text, use hyperlinks below or visit www.pearson.com | |
| Bundle ISBN - Textbook & NCCERconnect | |
| NCCER Carpentry Level 2, 5th Edition + NCCERConnect with eText | 9780134539720 |
| Location | Course# | Term | Total Weeks | Class Hours | Day(s) | Start Date | End Date | Start/End Time | Class Dates | Tuition | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location - Tuition | Course# | Day(s) - Time | Start Date - End Date | ||||||||
| Bellevue | 201 | FALL | 13 weeks | 64 hrs | Fri/Sat | 09/20/24 | 12/21/24 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 09/20 09/21 10/18 10/19 11/15 11/16 12/20 12/21 | $1,835 | Registration Closed |
| Bellevue $1,835 Registration Closed |
FALL - 13 weeks | Fri/Sat - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 09/20/24 - 12/21/24 |
| Bellevue | 202 | WTR | 8 weeks | 48 hrs | Fri/Sat | 01/17/25 | 03/15/25 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 01/17 01/18 02/14 02/15 03/14 03/15 | $1,835 | Register |
| Bellevue $1,835 Register |
WTR - 8 weeks | Fri/Sat - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 01/17/25 - 03/15/25 |
| Bellevue | 203 | SPR | 9 weeks | 48 hrs | Fri/Sat | 04/18/25 | 06/21/25 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 04/18 04/19 05/16 05/17 06/20 06/21 | $1,835 |
Registration Opens 03/01/25 |
| Bellevue $1,835 Registration Opens 03/01/25 |
SPR - 9 weeks | Fri/Sat - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 04/18/25 - 06/21/25 |
CARPENTRY 301: FALL QUARTER
Students will begin learning about properties of concrete followed by an introduction to trenching and excavating; foundations and slabs-on-grade; horizontal and vertical forming and procedures. The impact of green building procedures on foundations and forming will also be discussed. An emphasis will be placed on following safe working procedures. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of the quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at instructor’s discretion.
CARPENTRY 302: WINTER QUARTER
Students will learn to safely handle and place concrete and discuss the selection and uses of different types of reinforcing materials in concrete. An emphasis will be placed on following safe working procedures with concrete and reinforcing materials. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of the quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at instructor’s discretion.
CARPENTRY 303: SPRING QUARTER
Students will focus on various forms of rigging equipment and proper rigging practices and procedures. Students will then be introduced to tilt-up wall panels. An emphasis will be placed on following safe working procedures. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of the quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at instructor’s discretion.
| BOOKS - CARPENTRY LEVEL 3 | |
| It is the student’s responsibility to have the following book(s) on the first night of class: | |
| REQUIRED TEXT | |
| NCCER Carpentry Level 3, 5th Edition, NCCERConnect with eText | To purchase the stand alone NCCERConnect with e-text, students will need a Course ID #. Course ID will be provided by the course instructor. CITC Instructor will provide the Course ID no later than the first day of class. Students are expected to purchase the required e-texts during the first day of class. |
| OPTIONAL TEXT - To purchase a soft cover textbook or bundle of textbook and NCCERconnect with e-text, use hyperlinks below or visit www.pearson.com | |
| Bundle ISBN - Textbook & NCCERconnect | |
| NCCER Carpentry Level 3, 5th Edition + NCCERConnect with eText | 9780134539706 |
| Location | Course# | Term | Total Weeks | Class Hours | Day(s) | Start Date | End Date | Start/End Time | Class Dates | Tuition | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location - Tuition | Course# | Day(s) - Time | Start Date - End Date | ||||||||
| Bellevue | 301 | FALL | 12 weeks | 64 hrs | Fri/Sat | 09/13/24 | 12/07/24 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 09/13 09/14 10/04 10/05 12/13 12/14 | $1,835 | Registration Closed |
| Bellevue $1,835 Registration Closed |
FALL - 12 weeks | Fri/Sat - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 09/13/24 - 12/07/24 |
| Bellevue | 302 | WTR | 8 weeks | 48 hrs | Fri/Sat | 01/10/25 | 03/08/25 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 01/10 01/11 02/07 02/08 03/07 03/08 | $1,835 | Register |
| Bellevue $1,835 Register |
WTR - 8 weeks | Fri/Sat - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 01/10/25 - 03/08/25 |
| Bellevue | 303 | SPR | 9 weeks | 48 hrs | Fri/Sat | 04/11/25 | 06/14/25 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 04/11 04/12 05/09 05/10 06/06 06/07 | $1,835 |
Registration Opens 03/01/25 |
| Bellevue $1,835 Registration Opens 03/01/25 |
SPR - 9 weeks | Fri/Sat - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 04/11/25 - 06/14/25 |
CARPENTRY 401: FALL QUARTER
Students will learn to do site layout (differential leveling; angular and distance measurement). Schedule for lab dates will be handed out the first night of class each quarter. An emphasis will be placed on following safe working procedures. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of the quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at instructor’s discretion.
CARPENTRY 402: WINTER QUARTER
Students will learn to do advanced roofing systems, advanced wall systems, advanced stair systems and review uses of light equipment. An emphasis will be placed on following safe working procedures. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of the quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at instructor’s discretion.
CARPENTRY 403: SPRING QUARTER
Students will practice commercial finish work; review site preparation; and complete the Introductory Skills for the Crew Leader course. An emphasis will be placed on following safe working procedures. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of the quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at instructor’s discretion.
| BOOKS - CARPENTRY LEVEL 4 | |
| It is the student’s responsibility to have the following book(s) on the first night of class: | |
| REQUIRED TEXT | |
| NCCER Carpentry Level 4, 5th Edition, NCCERConnect 2.0 with eText | To purchase the stand alone NCCERConnect with e-text, students will need a Course ID #. Course ID will be provided by the course instructor. CITC Instructor will provide the Course ID no later than the first day of class. Students are expected to purchase the required e-texts during the first day of class. |
| OPTIONAL TEXT - To purchase a soft cover textbook or bundle of textbook and NCCERconnect with e-text, use hyperlinks below or visit www.pearson.com | Bundle ISBN - Textbook & NCCERconnect |
| NCCER Carpentry Level 4, 5th Edition + NCCERConnect with eText | 9780134539690 |
| Location | Course# | Term | Total Weeks | Class Hours | Day(s) | Start Date | End Date | Start/End Time | Class Dates | Tuition | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location - Tuition | Course# | Day(s) - Time | Start Date - End Date | ||||||||
| Bellevue | 401 | FALL | 13 weeks | 64 hrs | Fri/Sat | 09/06/24 | 12/07/24 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 09/06 09/07 10/04 10/05 11/01 11/02 12/06 12/07 | $1,835 | Registration Closed |
| Bellevue $1,835 Registration Closed |
FALL - 13 weeks | Fri/Sat - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 09/06/24 - 12/07/24 |
| Bellevue | 402 | WTR | 9 weeks | 48 hrs | Fri/Sat | 01/03/25 | 03/08/25 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 01/03 01/04 01/31 02/01 03/07 03/08 | $1,835 | Register |
| Bellevue $1,835 Register |
WTR - 9 weeks | Fri/Sat - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 01/03/25 - 03/08/25 |
| Bellevue | 403 | SPR | 9 weeks | 48 hrs | Fri/Sat | 04/04/25 | 06/07/25 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 04/04 04/05 05/02 05/03 06/06 06/07 | $1,835 |
Registration Opens 03/01/25 |
| Bellevue $1,835 Registration Opens 03/01/25 |
SPR - 9 weeks | Fri/Sat - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 04/04/25 - 06/07/25 |
As a part of our dedication and commitment to training, we take pride in delivering top quality instructors. CITC’s instructors are highly skilled journey-level workers who bring their knowledge and years of trade experience into the classroom. All CITC instructors have been certified by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).
Mark Anderson started in the trade in 1967, completed his apprenticeship in 1974. Joined the CITC faculty in 2016.
Matt Beecher started in the trade in 1993. CITC graduate in 2000 and became a CITC faculty member in 2006.
Timothy Beecher started in the trade in 1994. CITC graduate and Student of the Year in 2002 and became a CITC faculty member in 2007.
Chris Green started in the trade in 1986. Joined the CITC faculty in 2019.
Mark Knudson started in the trade in 1975 and became a CITC faculty member in 1998. NCCER Subject Matter Expert. Received CITC Instructor of the Year in 1999 and 2008. 2007 AGC National Instructor of the Year.
Keith Love started in the trade in 1996. Eastern WA University Graduate in Business Management 1980. Became a CITC faculty member in 2015.
Scott Sigmund started in construction in 1976 and joined the CITC faculty in 2016.
Scott Johnson started in construction in 1985 and joined the CITC faculty in 2019.