Construction Trades

CONSTRUCTION TRADES

This is a comprehensive construction experience where students, under the supervision of experienced, licensed contractors, help construct an entire house while participating in all phases of home construction or participate in a variety of commercial construction projects. Students may specialize in residential carpentry, commercial carpentry, electrical, or plumbing, with the ability to participate in all these trades. This is an excellent experience for those interested in construction related careers, including construction management, or for those who want building and remodeling experience. Apprenticeship programs are available. Transportation is provided to the construction site.

CONSTRUCTION TRADES FOUNDATION 1 $15 Course fee required per semester

Semester (2 period block) 9-10 grades

Construction Trades Foundation1 is designed to introduce students to the basic skills needed for an entry-level position in the construction field. Students will be exposed to basic safety, which complies with OSHA-10 training. Students will learn about the safe use of hand and power tools used in the industry and will be familiarized with reading, interpreting, and applying construction drawings.

CONSTRUCTION TRADES FOUNDATION 2 $15 Course fee required per semester

Semester (2 period block) 9-10 grades

Construction Trades Foundation 2 provides students with the opportunity to explore many areas of the construction industry. Licensed contractors teach this class, and students will be able to work through learning modules at their own pace and in several areas. Students will be exposed to site lay out and distance measurements; concrete and masonry; floor systems; wall, ceiling, and roof framing; and roofing applications.

ELECTRICAL TRADES CE ** $15 Course fee required per semester

Year (2 period block) 10–12 grades

This is a comprehensive electrical experience where students are under the supervision of an experienced and licensed electrical contractor. Students will be engaged in the wiring of a home. In addition to hands-on projects, students will also learn the National Electrical Code and Electrical Theory. This class provides great experience for those interested in electricity and those who may want to be part of basic electrical installations and remodeling. Apprenticeship programs are available. This course may be taken for SLCC concurrent enrollment credit ELI 1110, 6.0 credits, for qualified 11th and 12th grade students.

HOME BUILDING (RESIDENTIAL CARPENTRY) CE **

Year (2 period block) 10–12 grades $20 Course fee required per semester

9th graders must have completed Construction Trades 1 or 2 before taking Homebuilding.

This class is designed to provide the student with a solid base of understanding and experience in the carpentry trade. Students will be exposed to this trade by constructing a residential home off site (bussing provided). This course will involve students with hands-on and learning activities in the building process from digging the foundation to shingling the roof. Other opportunities include plan reading, concrete work, all phases of framing, insulation, drywall, hanging doors & windows, interior doors and trim work, exterior finishes, painting. This course may be taken for SLCC concurrent enrollment credit CMGT 1320, 4.0 credits and CMGT 1330, 4.0 credits, CMGT 1410, 2.0 credits for qualified 11th and 12th grade students.

PLUMBING $15 Course fee required per semester

Year (2 period block) 10–12 grades

This is a comprehensive construction experience where students, under the supervision of an experienced licensed contractor, participate in a variety of commercial construction projects. Students may specialize in plumbing with the opportunity to participate in all trades. This is an excellent experience for those interested in construction-related careers, including construction management, or for those who want building and remodeling experience.

Apprenticeship programs are available. This course may be taken for SLCC concurrent enrollment credit PLI 1010 for qualified 11th and 12th grade students.