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, 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/Math II is recommended as preparation for this course.

*Students in this course may be able to earn the NCCER Credential and the OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry Certification.

This course covers basic carpentry terminology and develops technical aspects of carpentry with emphasis on development of introductory skills. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, internship, and job shadowing. This course prepares students for 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/Math II is recommended as preparation for this course. 

*Students in this course may be able to earn the NCCER Credential and the OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry Certification.

This course covers additional technical aspects of carpentry with emphasis on development of intermediate skills. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, internship, and job shadowing. This course prepares students for 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/Math II is recommended as preparation for this course. 

*Students in this course may be able to earn the NCCER Credential and the OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry Certification.

*Due to potentially hazardous processes and equipment a maximum enrollment of 20 is recommended.