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Associate of Applied Science - Carpentry Technology - Residential and Light Commercial

Green River College

Auburn — Auburn, Washington, United States

Study Level
Diploma · 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 10,830
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

This degree program prepares individuals to become successfully employed in the field of construction. Students can also apply these skills to a variety of jobs within the residential construction field. Students can choose to earn a variety of certificates related to residential carpentry, or can earn an AAS in Residential and Light Commercial Carpentry. After completion of the certificates or the degree, students can readily find employment as a carpenter helper for either general or specialty contractors. Generally after a period of time, most students find themselves in jobs such as: lead carpenters, general contractors, specialty contractors, supervisors, vendor representatives, designers, retail sales specialists, building inspectors, or in other construction-related employment such as construction management. Students whose primary language is not English must have successfully completed ELL Level 3 prior to enrolling in the Carpentry Technology Program. Students who successfully complete this program will be able to: Be employed as a carpenter helper or a union carpentry apprenticeship program. Demonstrate efficiency, safety, and accuracy in the completion of carpentry tasks. Use all basic hand and power tools related to carpentry. Form and pour a typical foundation for a basic home. Frame the wooden structure for a basic single-story home. Install all basic interior trim components for a home. Install all basic exterior trim components for a home. Read and interpret basic architectural residential prints Calculate, layout and install basic stairs and components. Calculate, install and sheath typical stick-framed roof structures. Build a basic kitchen base cabinet to within 1/32” of all given dimensions Form and pour typical concrete slabs. Estimate materials and supplies to build a basic single story residential home.
Faculty / school
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Field of study
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Credential
2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 10,830
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Auburn

Auburn, Washington, United States

12401 SE 320th Street

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Green River College is a public two-year college where students from all over the world come together to learn, grow and enrich their lives. Green River’s main campus, founded in Auburn’s Lea Hill neighborhood in 1965, stretches over 180 acres of beautifully forested land. Branch campuses, located in downtown Auburn, Kent and Enumclaw, bring the college’s unique educational experiences to local communities. At Green River, students can choose from a wide variety of transfer degrees, bachelor of applied science degrees, career and technical education, pre-college and basic skills courses and co...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.