Construction Technology

Introduction to Trade and Industry

This course will introduce students to concepts needed for careers in trade and industry professions. Skillsets specific to Trade and Industry careers will be provided to include key concepts from the systems used in manufacturing processes and will incorporate problem-solving, design, technical communication, modeling, testing, evaluation, and implications of technology. Activities associated with the major program areas of Trade and Industrial Education will provide practical applications to enhance student learning.

Construction Core
This course covers the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core certification modules required for all of the NCCER curriculum-area programs and an additional Green module. The course content includes: basic safety, introduction to construction math, introduction to hand tools, introduction to power tools, introduction to blueprints, material handling, basic communication skills, and basic employability skills, and "Your Role in the Green Environment". The additional Green module has been added to provide students with instruction in the green environment, green construction practices, and green building rating systems. Also, it will help students better understand their personal impacts on the environment and make them more aware of how to reduce their carbon footprint. English Language Arts and Mathematics are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. This course helps prepare students for additional National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core certification. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Geometry is recommended as preparation for this course

Carpentry I
Prerequisite: Core and Sustainable Construction
This course covers basic carpentry terminology and develops technical aspects of carpentry with emphasis on the development of introductory skills. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. This course helps prepare students for the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Geometry is recommended as preparation for this course.

Carpentry II
Prerequisite: Carpentry I
This course covers additional technical aspects of carpentry with emphasis on the development of intermediate skills. The course content includes floor systems, wall and ceiling framing, roof framing, introductions to concrete, reinforcing materials and forms, windows and exterior doors, and basic stair layout. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. This course helps prepare students for the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Geometry is recommended as preparation for this course.

Carpentry III
Prerequisite: Carpentry II
Description:
This course develops advanced technical aspects of carpentry with emphasis on the development of skills. The course content includes roofing applications, thermal and moisture protection, exterior finishing, cold-formed steel framing, and drywall installations. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. This course helps prepare students for the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Geometry is recommended as preparation for this course.

Industry Credetials:

NCCER for Carpentry , OSHA 10 Hour

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