Tiger Electrical Academy – Framing and Finishing Skills
The NCCER Core and Carpentry certifications are nationally recognized credentials that verify a student’s mastery of essential construction safety practices, hand and power tool operation, basic framing, blueprint reading, and other foundational trade skills. These certifications are valued by employers because they demonstrate that graduates are job-ready, understand OSHA-aligned safety standards, and can contribute productively on a worksite from day one. By earning portable, industry-endorsed credentials, students significantly improve their chances of securing entry-level carpentry and construction positions, gain access to apprenticeship pathways, and progress toward long-term self-sufficiency in a high-demand, high-growth industry.
- Training Provider: Tiger Electrical Academy
- Program Length: 40 Weeks
- Program Dates: Jan 26, 2026 to October 23, 2026
- Pre-requisites: English and Math Assessment
- Training Schedule: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 6pm to 9pm
Skills Learned:
Safety & Workplace Readiness
- OSHA-aligned construction site safety principles
- Proper use of PPE, ladders, scaffolds, fall protection, and power tools
- Understanding of hazard communication, SDS, JSAs, and TSAs
- Basic employability skills: communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and professionalism
Construction & Carpentry Fundamentals
- Basic construction math and measurement
- Blueprint reading and interpreting construction drawings
- Hand and power tool identification, use, and maintenance
- Material identification (lumber, fasteners, engineered products)
Core Carpentry Skills
- Site preparation and layout
- Floor, wall, ceiling, and roof framing techniques
- Installation of windows, doors, and exterior finishes
- Interior finishes such as trim, cabinetry basics, and drywall fundamentals
Industrial Work Habits & Productivity
- Planning and sequencing work tasks
- Understanding construction workflows and roles
- Maintaining a safe and efficient workspace
- Industry-Recognized Credentials: OSHA 30, NCCER Carpentry Level 1
- College Credit(s) Earned: N/A
