CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY I 722

1 credit

The Construction Technology program prepares students for careers in the construction and building trades. The program is certified by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). The focus of the first year is to instill a strong safety culture while learning how to use the woodworking machines and tools. Students will complete small projects that will focus on the safe and proper use of hand tools, and portable and stationary power tools. Students will also learn basic woodworking and cabinet joinery techniques, as well as the various materials used in these types of projects. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 2, 3, 4, 5, and 8 of the Graduation Portfolio.

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY II 732

1 credit

Second year students will have the opportunity to earn an OSHA 10 Health and Safety card including practical applications in Staging, Personal Protective Equipment, Rigging and Material Handling. Second year students will complete the NCCER Core curriculum, which is an introduction to the Construction Trade and includes orientation to the trade, building materials, fasteners, adhesives, and hand and power tools. Practical applications include floor framing, mixing and pouring concrete. Students will have the opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 2, 3, 4, and 8 of the Graduation Portfolio.

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY III 742

2 credits

Third year students expand on the NCCER curriculum with modules that include introduction to construction drawings, specifications, wall systems, ceiling joist and roof framing. Students will construct walls, ceiling joists and roof rafters on the floor system they built the previous year along with multiple hands on projects to reinforce prior instruction. The construction program takes on live work such as Sheds, Decks, Rough Framing and Finish projects to reinforce prior knowledge. Mathematical skills are related to actual construction experiences. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 2, 3, 4, 5, and 8 of the Graduation Portfolio.

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY IV 752

2 credits

Fourth year students have opportunities to expand their skills in exterior trim, exterior siding, interior trim, roof framing, and additional work on stair construction. Students have the opportunity to work on projects for the District, customers and community service projects, such as decks, garages, additions, and playhouses. Students are encouraged to participate in an internship. Students receive a fourth math credit toward graduation requirements upon successful completion of the program. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 of the Graduation Portfolio.