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Berthoud High School

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Berthoud High School offers concurrent enrollment courses as part of the Thompson Career Center.

Earn College Credit at Berthoud High School

Located in northern Colorado, Berthoud High School is a part of Thompson School District. Concurrent enrollment offerings primarily include carpentry courses on site. Students also have access to the Thompson Career Center and Aims campuses for concurrent courses.

Students who successfully complete all classes offered in this program will earn a three-credit Basics of Carpentry Certificate through Aims. Classes provide students with a basic introduction to construction work for all crafts, an overview of safety procedures within the industry and a hands-on approach demonstrating the safe and proper use of hand and power tools. Students who enroll at Aims after high school graduation can apply credits to an associate of applied science in construction management.

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To enroll, please work with your high school counselor below. For more information about high school programs, please contact Aims staff listed below.

Current Available Courses

Course availability may change with each new semester.

Basics of Carpentry Certificate

Build knowledge and skills to help you find an entry-level job in the construction industry. Gain skills including carpentry for construction sites, safety, and using hand and power tools.

Row Groupings Certificate Requirements Credits
required

Provides a basic introduction to construction work for all crafts. This course specifically applies to construction sites. Course is not repeatable for credit.

1
required

An overview of safety concerns and procedures in the construction field. Course is not repeatable for credit.

1
required

Focuses on basic hand and power tools including stationary tools. Emphasizes a hands-on approach to proper and safe use of these tools as it applies to the construction envirorment and is taught in conjunction with a lab or framing class. Course is not repeatable for credit.

1
Total Credits for Certificate 3