Prepare for a Career in Construction Trades

Penn Foster Career School’s online Construction Trades Course includes practical hands-on exercises, as well as a work opportunity that allows you to get real-world experience by applying the skills you’ve learned at a local facility in your community under the guidance of a contracting professional.

Why become a Carpenter?

In the next ten years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there will be 89,000+ job opportunities for carpenters.¹ With Penn Foster career school, you can learn how to become a carpenter at home at a pace that’s right for you. Jobs you can pursue after graduation include:

Carpenter
Construction Carpenter
Rough Carpenter
Wood Floor Installer

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Why Choose Penn Foster Career School?

Start and Study When You Want

Learn at home or on the go through our custom-designed, mobile-friendly student portal, available 24/7.

A Committed Support System

While you can study at home, you're not alone! Our dedicated Student Services Department, Student Community, and instructors are just a call or email away.

Curriculum for Success

Get the skills and knowledge to help you prepare for a career as a Carpenter.

Set Your Goals and Pace

Customize your study and exam schedule with progress-tracking and goal-setting tools that keep you moving forward.

Proven Reputation

With 58,000 + graduates in 2019 from our accredited high school, career school, and college, you're in good hands!

Connect with Other Students

Connect in real time with other Carpentry students in the Penn Foster Community.

A Customized Learning Experience

With mobile-friendly coursework, progress-tracking and goal-setting tools, virtual simulations, and informative videos to help you succeed, the Penn Foster Experience (PFx) is online learning like no other.

Carpentry Training Course Details

Penn Foster Career School’s online construction trades training will cover how to plan and prepare projects, implement and assess workplace and project requirements, as well as provide hands-on project practice.

Construction Trades Curriculum

Where Can I Get a Job as a Carpenter?

Carpenters may work for residential or nonresidential construction businesses and contractors. Many carpenters own their own business. Carpentry jobs are expected to increase by 8% which is faster than average in the coming years, which is much faster than the average occupation. The median pay for a carpenter is $46,590 per year.¹

FAQ

Q. What does a carpenter do?

A. Carpenters construct, repair, and install building frameworks and structures made from wood and other materials.

Q. What skills do you need to become a carpenter?

A. Becoming a carpenter requires skills in math, problem-solving skills, and qualities like dexterity, physical strength, and being a detail-oriented person.

Q. What is the average salary of a carpenter?

A. The average salary for an entry-level carpenter was $48,330 in 2019,¹ though pay can vary based on your location, the industry you work in, and your experience.

Q. What Industries can I work in as a carpenter?

A. Carpenters can work in a variety of settings including residential construction, non-residential construction, for contractor companies, or as a contractor themselves.

Q. What types of work can I do as a carpenter?

A. Most carpenters work indoors and outdoors, and can expect to be involved in construction projects from building highways to installing kitchen cabinets.

¹ Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Carpenters, on the Internet here (visited June 05, 2020). Statements found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to create the Occupational Outlook Handbook includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, levels of experience, and geographic areas of the country.