Course Description

The Building Construction program is designed to prepare students to perform entry-level carpentry and residential building construction. Building Construction is also designed to prepare students for real life job experiences as well as teaching them skills that can be used in everyday projects. My students study house construction from the footing to the roof. This includes basic plumbing, electricity and masonry. Construction materials, blueprint reading, safety, site layout and site preparation are also covered. Students will learn safety, use of hand and power tools, and practice applied mathematics

Each student may have the opportunity to acquire a NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) card and OSHA-10 card. In addition, students will join SkillsUSA and can earn the opportunity to compete statewide and nationally.