GITS Cabinet and Trim Carpentry Course

Scope

Cabinet and trim carpentry contractors are those who have the knowledge and skills to install or maintain non-structural finished wood products including paneling, flooring, trim, cabinetry, countertops, non-structural dome ceilings, interior doors and all hardware incidental thereto, soffit and fascia, weatherproofing and install gutters and downspouts. Such contractor may not perform any work which affects the structural integrity of the building. Cabinet and trim carpentry contractors may install countertops made from materials other than wood or laminate, may perform minor "punch-out" type work on new construction such as minor drywall repair or painting touch up and may install manufactured partitions in restrooms.

Examination Content Outline

This examination is based on trade-specific information pertaining to materials, tools, equipment, practices, terminology, and relevant laws. The examination is a two (2) hour, open book exam that consists of 50 questions.

Approved References

1. Code of Federal Regulations – Title 29, Part 1926 (OSHA), 2010
2. Carpentry and Building Construction, 2010, John L. Feirer, et al.
3. Finish Carpentry: A Complete Interior & Exterior Guide, 1995, Sterling