CTE Construction Technologies
CTE Construction Technologies
In partnership with the Greene County Career Center, Career Technical courses such as Industrial Technology, offer a variety of college credit, industry credentials, and scholarship options. Courses have a potential post-secondary component including bi-lateral agreements with local universities for transferred credit, transferable credit similar to College Credit Plus called CTAG, industry credentials such as AutoCAD and OSHA10, and a pre-apprenticeship pathway. Industrial Technology students are automatically enrolled in a program that provides a $3000 scholarship to Sinclair and Clark State after taking 2 credit hours. They will also have the opportunity to compete in regional and national competitions through SkillsUSA.
Course Descriptions
Fundamentals of Architecture & Construction
Grades 9-10
Year / 0.5 Credit
In this first course in the career field, students will be introduced to the basic principles of architecture and construction. During this course, students will read and create construction drawings and use hand tools to create basic construction projects and models. Throughout the course, students will use hands-on skills and procedures in a laboratory setting. Additionally, students will investigate career opportunities in construction and architecture related fields.
Fee - No
Principles of Wood Construction
Grades 10-11-12
Year / 1 credit
Students will engage in the introductory skills utilized in working with various wood construction materials. They will learn to use basic measuring tools, hand tools, and machines, common to the wood industry, to construct basic projects. Additionally, students will examine various wood construction materials and their properties. Throughout the course, students will learn the components of site and personal safety.
Fee - No
Plan Reading & Estimating
Grades 10-11-12
Year / 1 credit
Students learn blueprint reading as it relates to architecture and construction. Students
will use scaling, orthographic projections, dimensioning practices, symbols, notations, and abbreviations to perform area calculations and to interpret floor plans, sections, and elevations, and develop an estimate of material, time, personnel, and equipment needs, availability, and cost. Using construction plans, students will identify problems or shortcomings related to the layout and installation of materials for the project.
Prerequisite: Principles of Wood Construction
Fee - No
In-state Career Tech Assurance Guide (CTAG) college credit may be available with passage of WEBXAM.
Home Maintenance & Repair
Grades 10-11-12
Year / 1 credit
Students in this course will learn the basics of maintaining a residential property. Skills like framing, drywall installation/repair, plumbing and electric will be introduced. Students will troubleshoot design or logistics issues and provide possible solutions. Throughout the course, the safe handling of materials, personal safety, prevention of accidents and the mitigation of hazards are emphasized.
Fee - No
Prerequisite: Principles of Wood Construction
In-state Career Tech Assurance Guide (CTAG) college credit may be available with passage of WEBXAM.
Construction
Pre-Apprenticeship
Capstone
Grade 12
Year / 1 credit
The capstone course provides opportunities for students to apply knowledge, attitudes, and skills that were learned in Construction programs in a more comprehensive and authentic way. Capstones often include project/problem-based learning opportunities that occur both in and away from school. Under the supervision of the school and through community partnerships, students may combine classroom learning with work experience. This course can be delivered through a variety of delivery methods including cooperative education or apprenticeship.
Fee - No
Prerequisite: Principles of Wood Construction OR Plan Reading and Estimating