Hawkeye offers four levels of carpentry apprenticeship curriculum approved by the Department of Labor for individuals who are sponsored by an employer or local business. The apprenticeship classes fulfill the 144 classroom training hours required by an approved apprenticeship program.
Attendance is required.
For more information or to register for the Carpentry Apprenticeship program, contact the trade and industry coordinator.
Class Information
Day/Time: Tuesdays, 5:00–9:00pm
Dates: September 12, 2023 – February 27, 2024 No class December 19 – January 2
Location: Cedar Falls Center
Instructor: Trevor Engels
Cost: $775
Topics
- Basic Employable Skills
- Exterior Finishing
- Introduction to Construction Math
- Introduction to Hand Tools and Power Tools
- Basic Communication Skills
- Introduction to Materials Handling
- Building Materials, Fasteners, and Adhesives
- Introduction to Construction Drawings, Specifications, and Layout
- Floor Systems
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction
- Wall Systems
- Residential Doors and Windows
- Thermal and Moisture Protection
Class Information
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 5:00–9:00pm
Dates: September 6, 2023 – February 21, 2024 No class November 22, December 20, December 27
Location: Cedar Falls Center
Instructor: Bob Ball
Cost: $775
Topics
- Ceiling Joist and Roof Framing
- Basic Stair Layout
- Doors and Door Hardware
- Commercial Drawings
- Cold-Formed Steel Framing
- Roofing Applications: Residential
- Drywall Installation
- Drywall Finishing
- Suspended Ceilings
Class Information
Day/Time: Mondays, 5:00–9:00pm
Dates: August 14, 2023 – February 19, 2024 No class September 4, December 18 – January 15
Location: Regional Transportation Training Center
Instructor: Jacob Ham and Dylan Puelz
Cost: $775
Topics
- Windows, Door, Floor, and Ceiling Trim
- Cabinet Installation
- Properties of Concrete
- Rigging Equipment/Rigging Practices
- Trenching and Excavating
- Introduction to Construction Equipment
- Reinforcing Concrete
- Foundations and Slab-on-Grade
- Vertical Formwork
- Horizontal Formwork
- Handling and Placing Concrete
Class Information
Dates: September 12 – December 7, 2023
Day/Time:
- September 12 – October 12: Class meets Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 5:00–9:00pm
- October 19 – December 7: Class meets on Wednesday, 5:00–9:00pm No class November 23
Location: Cedar Falls Center
Instructor: Trevor Engels and Staff
Cost: $975
Topics
- Combination Welding and Cutting
- Fundamentals of Crew Leadership
- Site Layout
- Site Layout I: Differential Leveling
- Site Layout II: Angular and Distance Measurement
- Site Preparation
- Tilt-Up Wall Panels
A variety of classes are available to fulfill license requirements, brush up on skills, or learn new techniques.
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