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Construction and Carpentry in Arizona
These pages summarize rules to help you plan. They are not legal advice. Before you place students at a work site or change a program, check with your state agency, your district's counsel and your insurance carrier.
In short
Arizona carpentry is on the 2026-27 in-demand list; CTE students are exempt from the state machine and roofing bans, but federal rules still apply on job sites.
State program: Carpentry, CIP 46.0201.00
What a high school can deliver
Carpentry credentials on ADE's list and a registered apprenticeship start at 16; ROC licenses are not issued to minors.
Credentials students can earn
Carpentry credentials on the 2026-27 ADE list (which ones: Confirm with the agency); NCCER and OSHA-10 in the program
Age and hour requirements
ROC license through a qualifying party with 4 years of trade experience and exams; not issued to minors; wage employees exempt. Registered apprentice at 16.
Other agencies involved
None
Who can teach it
SCTIET (Option C: 6,000 hours, no degree, then 15 semester hours) or SSCTEIET; no contractor license required.
Child labor rules for work placements
No work permits; no state hour limits at 16-17. A.R.S. 23-231 bars power woodworking, saws, roofing, demolition and most excavation under 18; CTE students exempt (23-235). Federal HO 5, 14, 16, 17 need student-learner terms; HO 2, 7, 15 barred.
College credit after high school
No statewide agreement; dual enrollment by IGA (A.R.S. 15-1821.01); community college certificates appear on ADE's list for several programs (carpentry entries: Confirm with the agency).
Where to go next
- The full Construction and Carpentry guide, showing Arizona
- The Arizona state profile
- Add this pathway to your plan
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