Curriculum 

The Building and Civil Construction (BCC) course of studies is designed to create an appreciation of

the industry and to develop entry-level skills within the Residential, Commercial and Civil

Construction trades. Opportunities to develop skills for personal use and to make a successful

transition from school to the workplace or post-secondary institutions will be presented to students

enrolled in this course. Practical experience will be gained within the school, through outside

production experience, and through optional Work Based Learning.

As a result of education in the BCC Program grades 9-12 Students will:

● Demonstrate safe work habits associated with hand and portable power tools, SDS, Lock-Out /

Tag-Out, electrical hazards, trenching, personal fall arrest systems, ladders, and scaffolding.

● Demonstrate knowledge of different building materials and fasteners.

● Demonstrate site and grade layout using a variety of methods.

● Demonstrate floor, wall, roof, and stair construction (residential and commercial).

● Demonstrate the installation of exterior finishes, such as trim, roofing and siding.

● Demonstrate the installation of interior finishes, such as drywall, suspended ceilings, door

hardware, etc.

● Comprehend basic building codes including planning and zoning regulations.

● Demonstrator the Installation of concrete reinforcing materials.

● Erecting concrete forms and pouring concrete.

● Demonstrate an awareness of structural steel applications.

● Demonstrate basic metal cutting and welding skills.