Career Details

Woods

Description

Three Modules: The Woods certification exams assess learners' ability to apply technical knowledge and skills in woodworking. Woods 1 focuses on basic skills in layout, shaping, assembly, and finishing, emphasizing craftsmanship, production sense, and design principles, while ensuring safe use of tools and machinery. Woods 2 builds on this by evaluating more advanced techniques, production principles, and design in a manufacturing environment. Woods 3 further develops these skills, emphasizing advanced craftsmanship, production, and widely accepted design principles.

Certifying Organization

YouScience

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Industrial Carpenter

Certifying Organization

National Center for Construction Education and Research

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Industrial Carpenter

Certifying Organization

National Center for Construction Education and Research

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Substrate/Subfloor Inspector

Certifying Organization

Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification

Type

A - Core

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