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Principles of Construction is designed to introduce students to the construction field and provide a solid foundation for those pursuing careers in construction or skilled trades. The course covers essential topics such as construction safety, construction mathematics, and the use of common hand and power tools. To ensure safety and manage liability, enrollment is limited to 15 students. Additionally, the course emphasizes communication and occupational skills to help students secure and maintain employment in the industry. Open to grades 9-12, this course offers 1 credit.

Scope and Sequence

Construction Technology 1 equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to enter the workforce as apprentice carpenters or building maintenance supervisors’ assistants, or to pursue a postsecondary degree in fields such as architecture, construction science, drafting, or engineering. This course covers design techniques and tools relevant to managing architectural and engineering projects. Open to grades 10-12, it offers 2 credits (for 2 classes) and requires Principles of Construction as a prerequisite.

Scope and Sequence

Construction Technology 2 provides students with advanced knowledge and skills essential for entering the workforce as apprentice carpenters or building maintenance supervisors’ assistants, or for pursuing a postsecondary degree in architecture, construction science, drafting, or engineering. This course focuses on design techniques and tools related to the management of architectural and engineering projects. Open to grades 10-12, it offers 2 credits (for 2 classes) and requires Construction Technology 1 as a prerequisite.

Scope and Sequence

Practicum in Construction Management is an occupationally specific course that offers classroom technical instruction and on-the-job training experiences. The curriculum includes safety practices, career opportunities, work ethics, and job-related studies in the classroom. Open to grades 11-12, this course provides 2 to 3 credits (for 2 classes) and requires Construction Technology 2 as a prerequisite.

Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills prepares individuals for entry-level positions on project sites by providing the basics in safety, hand and power tools, construction math, materials handling, construction drawings, rigging and employability skills.

This competency-based program can be used as a pre-apprenticeship program, meets Perkins funding requirements and is recognized throughout the country by the construction industry. The knowledge and skills established in Core are the foundation that successful construction careers are built on.