Construction Technology-Part 2 is designed for carpenters with entry-level experience who want to enhance their skills via classroom and hands-on practical exercises. Students will complete modules and course content based on the nationally recognized National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) curriculum. To be considered for the course you must have completed Part 1 or test out of Part 1.

Depending on your goals and options, we offer two sections for this course that run concurrently:

Carpentry Apprenticeship Program Part 2 (CRN 23187) - If you are intersested in enrolling into an apprenticeship with a local construction company then please email apprenticeshipusanh@ccsnh.edu for more details.

Carpentry Advanced Skills Program Part 2 (CRN 23188) - If you are not looking for an apprenticeship or your employer of choice does not offer an apprenticeship program then you can join this open enrollment section by clicking on the yellow 'Register' button within this listing.

Class Dates: January 13 - April 28, 2026

Days/Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-8pm at the NHTI Campus; Field trips one Saturday per month TBD.

Topics to be covered will include:

• Floor Systems
• Wall Systems
• Ceiling Joist & Roof Framing
• Introduction to Building Envelope Systems
• Introduction to Masonry
• IRC: Lockout/Tagout
• Electrical Safety
• Introduction to HVAC
• Introduction to Paints & Coatings
• Introduction to Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV) Systems

Personal protective equipment: You will need to have the following for the workshop portion of the course.

• eye protection
• work gloves
• high-top safety shoes
• hearing protection
• hard hat

This course is WIOA approved.

This course will focus on the importance of safety and compliance in the landscape industry.  It is designed to give landscaping professionals the knowledge and skills to work safely, productively, and with confidence.

Class Dates: March 11 - April 15, 2026

Days/Times: Wednesdays, from 8:00am - Noon at the NHTI Campus.  Sweeney Hall, Room 311 and outdoor locations for hands-on training.

Topics to be covered will include:

• Introduction to Safety Culture
• Company Safety Policies & Procedures
• Incident Reporting & Investigation
• Hazard Identification & Risk Management
• Required Personal Protective Equipment
• Worksite Safety & Traffic Control
• Manual Handling & Ergonomics
• Equipment Inspection, Startup, & Shutdown Procedures (hand-held equipment)
• Equipment Inspection, Startup, & Shutdown Procedures (walk behind/ride on equipment) 
• Truck & Trailer Pre-trip and Driving Protocols
• Production Techniques

Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this training, students will:

• Protect operators against known hazards;
• Protect equipment against improper operation; and
• Understand the levels of techniques to improve production and safety.

Personal protective equipment: You will need to have the following for the hands-on portion of the course:

• Eye protection
• Work gloves
• Safety shoes
• Hearing protection
• Hard hat