Industry certifications are integrated into each curriculum area:
Autodesk Certification - Drafting students have the opportunity to earn this industry-recognized certification.
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry Course - All Construction students take this online course to receive their 10-hour OSHA wallet card.
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) - All construction trades courses are aligned with NCCER modules. Students receive industry certification for passing each module.
The eight CORE modules required for all further advancement in NCCER construction training modules are:
- Basic Safety
- Construction Math
- Introduction to Hand Tools
- Introduction to Power Tools
- Introduction to Blueprints
- Basic Rigging
- Basic Communication Skills
- Basic Employability Skills
Level One Carpentry Modules include:
- Orientation to the Trade
- Building Materials, Fasteners, and Adhesives
- Hand and Power Tools
- Reading Plans and Elevations
- Floor Systems
- Wall and Ceiling Framing
- Roof Framing
- Introduction to Concrete
- Windows and Exterior Doors
- Basic Stair Layout
Level One Masonry Modules include:
- Introduction to Masonry
- Masonry Tools and Equipment
- Measurements, Drawings, and Specifications
- Mortar
- Masonry Units and Installation Techniques
Level One Electrical Trades Modules include:
- Orientation
- Electrical Safety
- Introduction to Electrical Circuits
- Electrical Theory
- Introduction to the National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Device Boxes
- Hand Bending
- Raceways and Fittings
- Conductors and Cables
- Construction Drawings
- Residential Electrical Services
- Electrical test Equipment
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