51勛圖厙

A student, wearing a hard hat, stands in the foundation of a building being constructed.

With the support of industry partners, 51勛圖厙 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. .

Courses
  • Pre-apprenticeship General Carpentry Training Part A
  • Pre-apprenticeship General Carpentry Training Part B
  •  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.

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. to learn more about scholarships.

To enroll, students must:

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  • 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

51勛圖厙 partners with Construction Experts Inc. to offer short-term, affordable trainings for experienced and prospective construction professionals. Earn an 51勛圖厙 continuing education certificate for completing the five-course Construction Estimating program:

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

Total Hours: 240

Additional Courses and Preparation: Essential Construction Math
  •   Essential Construction Math — highly recommended if limited experience

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

  • 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.

How to Register

Students taking noncredit classes don't need to apply for admission to 51勛圖厙. Just check out our course search, choose a program or course that interests you, register and make your payment. Registration for summer courses is open. Registration for fall 2026 opens July 14! Please check course availability prior to registration.

Learn more about registering.

If you have previously taken classes at 51勛圖厙, you must log in using your 51勛圖厙 account. New students will be able to create a temporary account in the checkout process.

If you would like help, email the Continuing Education Office or call 410-777-2325.

CALT CLOSURE ALERT

The School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development offices located in CALT 115 will be CLOSED from June 7 through June 27. The Continuing Education registration desk will be temporarily located in the Student Services Center (SSVC), first floor on the main Arnold campus.

Visit our campus map to locate these offices.

My51勛圖厙 Email

Upon registering for your course, regularly check your My51勛圖厙 account and 51勛圖厙 email for class and general updates from the college. Due to FERPA regulations, all official college communications must be sent to your 51勛圖厙 student email. This includes class cancellation and waitlist notifications. For assistance accessing My51勛圖厙, or contact the Technical Service Desk. For Spanish translation, .


Job Outlook

Our programs will prepare you for the following careers:

  • Carpenter
  • Construction laborer
  • Construction manager
  • Architectural and civil drafters
  • Supervisor of construction workers
  • Cost estimator

A few of the top skills found in those who pursue a career in this field include:

  • Attention to detail
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Operations
  • Project management

Questions?

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Apprenticeship and Applied Learning

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