ABC Carpentry Apprenticeship

The ABC Carpentry Apprenticeship Certificate program is designed for students interested in earning a licensed journeyman's card in the construction field. Requirements for the journeyman's card include 8,000 on-the-job hours to be completed within a four-year time period. HACC is currently updating a partnership agreement with Associated Buildings & Contractors, Incorporated (ABC). Students at HACC will have the opportunity to earn college credits towards a diploma, certificate or degree program in carpentry in exchange for the on-the-job training hours needed for a licensed journeyman's card.
To qualify for an apprenticeship, students must become a member of ABC. Membership in ABC begins with your local ABC chapter. Interested students should look into the Central Pennsylvania Chapter. Each ABC chapter's programs and services are designed to meet the construction industry's needs for their market area.

Graduates of the program are employed as non-union general carpenters, building maintenance technicians, Finish Carpenters, Construction Carpenters, Remodelers, Wood specialists and Facilities Maintenance Generalists.

Major  Requirements   
ABCC 110 ABC Carpentry Trade I  4 
ABCC 120 ABC Carpentry Trade II  4 
ABCC 130 ABC Carpentry Trade III  4 
ABCC 140 ABC Carpentry Trade IV  4 
ABCC 150 ABC Carpentry Trade V  4 
ABCC 160 ABC Carpentry Trade VI  4 
ABCC 170 ABC Carpentry Trade VII  4 
ABCC 180 ABC Carpentry Trade VIII  4 

This curriculum is designed to prepare students to:

Describe the construction trade and its diversity of disciplines, technologies and employment opportunities

Demonstrate a variety of technical skills in the carpentry field

Apply safety standards and practices on the job

Use trade-specific hand and power tools and equipment

Read and interpret blueprints and construction specifications

Perform basic cost estimating

Utilize building materials appropriately

Demonstrate techniques in building construction to include concrete and interior and exterior applications

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Apply for a Full-Ride Scholarship

Are you a future student and ready to apply to HACC? 
By applying to HACC, you have the opportunity to apply for a full-ride scholarship! HACC will fund two years of your education – enough to complete your associate degree.

Thanks to the support of the HACC Foundation, the College is able to offer FREE money to support future students, like you, in reaching your educational goals. Six full-ride scholarships are available – one from each of the five campuses and one through HACC’s Virtual Learning Program. 

Please note that current students are not eligible for the full-ride scholarships. However, there are more than 250 scholarships available for current students.

What should you know about the full-ride scholarship?

The scholarship covers tuition, books and fees for a full academic year. 

The scholarship will automatically renew each term for up to six consecutive terms if you maintain your eligibility.

Once you apply to the College and receive a HACC ID and email address, you may apply for the full-ride scholarship. You do not have to register for classes before applying for the scholarship.

Are you eligible?

To be eligible, you must:

Apply to HACC

Take 12-15 credits each term for no more than six consecutive terms (two years)

Live in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, Schuylkill or York county

Have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0

Provide a 480 SAT reading score, 21 ACT or comparable scores on the College’s placement test

Maintain a GPA of 3.0 while enrolled at HACC

Participate in at least two HACC student organizations