Historic Preservation Construction
Cape Fear Community College, together with the Historic Wilmington Foundation , is offering Historic Preservation Trades courses to meet the needs of the historic home and business owners in our community.
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Note: Dates are tentative and subject to change.
HISTORIC CONSTRUCTION ESSENTIALS – 96 HOURS
The course is designed to teach students how to properly renovate historical homes and small commercial units with a preservation approach. Students will be able to identify different styles of historic materials and methods used to construct them. Students will learn a full comprehension of interior and exterior value and how to preserve them as well as understand the architecture of Wilmington and its historic districts. Take field trips to local historic homes and buildings to gain an understanding of and appreciation for Wilmington’s historic community. This class meets two times a week; once face-to-face and once online.
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Upon completion, students will earn a certificate in Historic Preservation Construction from Cape Fear Community College as well as their OSHA 10 Construction Certification.
Job & Industry
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for carpenters was $48,330 in May 2019.
For additional job outlook information, visit bls.gov .
Textbook
The Historic Preservation Technology: A Primer textbook by Robert A. Young (ISBN: 978-0-471-78836-2, March 2008) is available for purchase at the CFCC North Campus Bookstore.
