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With the support of industry partners, AACC is excited to offer courses in Pre-apprenticeship Carpentry and Construction Estimating.

Pre-apprenticeship Carpentry

Carpentry is a versatile career for those with a passion for project management and using a hands-on approach. A carpenter repairs, constructs and installs building frameworks and structures made from wood and other materials. This pre-apprenticeship program is designed for you to gain on-the-job experience with classroom lab instruction.

Interested students must attend an information session. Find and register for an upcoming information session.

Courses
  • CIT-301 Pre-apprenticeship General Carpentry Training Part A
  • CIT-302 Pre-apprenticeship General Carpentry Training Part B
  • NRN-332 Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED

Total Hours: 208

Note: You must register for all courses to enter the program. Sections are offered each fall, winter and summer.

What will it cost?

The program costs $3,450 for Anne Arundel County residents which includes textbooks, instruction and lab supplies.

Scholarships are available to cover the tuition and fee costs for qualified students. Attend an information session to learn more about scholarships.

What are the requirements?

To enroll, students must:

  • Attend an upcoming information session.
  • Be 18 years or older
  • Have a valid driver's license and transportation
  • Have basic computer skills and daily access to a laptop, desktop or tablet with internet, webcam and audio capabilities

Construction Estimating

AACC partners with Construction Experts Inc. to offer short-term, affordable trainings for experienced and prospective construction professionals. Earn an AACC noncredit certificate for completing the five-course Construction Estimating program:

Certificate Courses:
  • OCA-507 Introduction to Construction Estimating 
  • OCA-509 Construction Blueprint Reading 
  • OCA-510 Estimating and Bidding 1
    Prerequisite courses: OCA-507 and OCA-509 
  • OCA-511 Estimating and Bidding 2
    Prerequisite courses: OCA-507 and OCA-509
  • OCA-512 Construction Materials and Processes

Total Hours: 240

Additional Courses and Preparation: Essential Construction Math
  •  OCA-508 Essential Construction Math – highly recommended if limited experience

What will it cost?

 The program costs $2,920 for Anne Arundel County residents, including tuition and fees, with scholarships available for eligible students.

What are the requirements?

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Microsoft Excel software skills
  • Experience in the construction industry is recommended to be successful in the training but not required.