Building Trades
Harkness - Kenton - Potter
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Program Summary
Program Summary
Students will learn the fundamental practical skills needed in the construction field, such as: proper use of hand and power tools, safety procedures, blueprint reading, and obtaining accurate measurements. Practical knowledge will be applied by working with drywall installation, rough and finish carpentry, framing, painting, roofing, floor installation, door and window installation, siding, restoration work, and more.
Program Highlights
Program Highlights
Develop, design, and construct various structures using 21st century tools and technology.
Gain skills and certificates that allow you to be employed anywhere in North America.
Develop skills necessary to use and operate the same tools as a master carpenter.
Experience and manage real life construction projects.
Discover a variety of careers in the building trades to help make wise career decisions for your future.
College Affiliations
College Affiliations
Alfred State College
Mohawk Valley Community College
SUNY Erie
SUNY Morrisville
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Entry Level
Entry Level
Construction Laborer
Drywall Installer
Flooring Installer
Painter
Roofer/Sider
Union Apprentice
Technical Careers
Technical Careers
Carpenter
Drafter
Heavy Equipment Operator
Home Energy Auditor
Home Inspector
Surveyor
Professional Careers
Professional Careers
Architect
Building Inspector
Company Owner
Engineer
Foreman/Superintendent
Project Manager
Program Considerations
Program Considerations
Able to understand and follow safety standards
Able to understand Construction Math & Estimating
Able to learn and understand blueprints
Construction Math: Identify whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and complex numbers
Strong math skills; algebra, geometry, conversions, fractions, complex numbers
Strong reading comprehension
Able to follow multi-step directions.
Relational (equal, not equal, greater than, less than, etc.) and logical operators in a logical expression.
Classroom Information
Classroom Information
Students are responsible for purchasing work boots and basic hand tools.
Students are required to be dressed safely and appropriately to participate in labs.
Typically, large Large class size (28+)
Safety Standards are rigorous (OSHA compliance mandated)
Physically demanding
The shop is very loud and spread out
Housekeeping (Material sorting, organization, cleanliness, etc.)
Students are outside year-round on house job site (Ladders, scaffolding, roof, interior/exterior)
Work well in teams and individually
Will work outside and in all weather conditions
Instruction is done in large groups with a lecture/demonstration of content presented visually and orally.
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