Agriconstruction Cluster:

Courses in the Agriconstruction Program are designed to provide students with an understanding of modern construction and building practices along with basic understanding of metal fabrication and welding.

Courses:

Agricultural Welding I

Agricultural Welding I provides students with opportunities to become familiar with basic safety

and technical information in metal fabrication and to participate in hands-on activities in the

laboratory. Topics include career opportunities, safety, tools and equipment, metal preparation,

metal cutting, weld quality, and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). This course encourages

critical thinking, use of the scientific method, integration of technology, development of student

leadership skills, and application of knowledge and skills related to practical questions and

problems. Safety concepts are integrated into instruction to the maximum extent possible.

Agricultural Welding II

Agricultural Welding II is a one-credit course that provides students with opportunities to

become familiar with safety, technical information, and fabrication, and to participate in hands-

on activities in the lab utilizing the welding processes of Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Tungsten Inert

Gas (TIG), and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW). Topics include career opportunities, safety,

metal structures, identification and selection of tools, supplies, and equipment, and weld quality. This course encourages critical thinking, use of the scientific method, integration of technology,

development of student leadership skills, and application of knowledge and skills related to

practical questions and problems. Safety concepts are integrated into instruction to the maximum

extent possible.

Introduction to Agricultural Construction

Agricultural Construction is a one-credit course designed to provide students with an

overview of framing and building a structure. Topics include career opportunities, safety, lumber,

metal, material estimation, floor systems, framing systems (ceiling, wall, roof), roofing materials

in various structures, and CTSO. This course encourages critical thinking, use of the scientific method, integration of technology, development of student leadership skills, and application of knowledge and skills related to practical questions and problems. Safety concepts are integrated into instruction to the maximum extent possible.

Construction Framing

Construction Framing is a one-credit course designed to provide students with an understanding

of the framing phase of a structure, including framing components. Topics include career

opportunities, safety, lumber, material estimation, floor systems, wall framing, ceiling framing,

stair construction, roof framing, roof materials, and CTSO career technical student organization.

Content standards for this course are not intended to serve as the entire curriculum. This

course encourages critical thinking, use of the scientific method, integration of technology,

development of student leadership skills, and application of knowledge and skills related to

practical questions and problems. Safety concepts are integrated into instruction to the maximum

extent possible.