The Building Construction Pathway is for students who enjoy working with their hands, using tools to create projects, using hand and power tools, solving problems, and working outdoors. Possible careers in this field include Contractor, Carpenter, Plumber, Electrician, Roofer, HVAC Technician, and Installer.

Course Descriptions

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Building Construction 1 - 1 Unit - Grades 9-10

College Preparatory 

Prerequisites: strong basic math skills

Building Construction 1 will prepare students to perform entry-level building construction tasks. Students will study safety practices, the proper use and care of hand and power tools, applied math, types of building materials, sketching, blueprint reading and framing, and layout of buildings. Students will receive hands-on experience while working with hand and power tools. 

[606000CW]

Building Construction 2 - 1 Unit - Grades 10-11

College Preparatory 

Prerequisite: Building Construction 1

Building Construction 2 continues the skills and tasks learned in Building Construction 1. Students will study safety practices, cutting and figuring angles, blueprint reading and construction practices used in building “GREEN.” Students will receive hands-on experience while working with hand and power tools. 

[606100CW]

Building Construction 3 H - 1 Unit - Grades 11-12

Honors 

Prerequisite: 80% or higher in Building Construction 2 or teacher recommendation

Building Construction 3 continues the use of all safety practices, tool procedures and building tasks from previous courses with an emphasis on advanced building systems. Students will study additional safety practices, build wall structures, floor structures while learning to read and draw advanced blueprints. 

[H: 606200HW]

Building Construction 4 H - 1 Unit - Grades 11-12

Honors 

Prerequisite: 80% or higher in Building Construction 3 or teacher recommendation
Building Construction 4 provides students with additional experience in Building Construction safety, emphasis on advanced building systems, Wiring and Plumbing are covered with advanced hand/power tool use, and advanced design/construction including stairway construction, rafters, trim, shingles, siding, and interior and exterior finishing. Students will learn more about job skills that will help them in any career.
[H: 606300HW]