Students in the Construction Science program will follow the curriculum and earn certifications from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), a nationally recognized organization for construction education. First-year students will develop basic residential construction skills in a well-equipped construction shop, covering topics related to: basic safety, construction math, tool identification, building materials, fasteners, adhesives, hand and power tools, construction drawings, floor and wall systems, ceiling joist and roof framing. Students will also earn OSHA 10 Safety Certification. Second-year students will learn topics related to: commercial drawings, roofing applications, thermal and moisture protection, exterior finishing, cold-formed steel framing, drywall installation, drywall finishing, door and door hardware, suspended ceilings, trim work and cabinet installation.

This two-year shared-time program is the first of its kind in New Jersey for high school students. HEOP is designed to provide students with hands-on training opportunities through the use of heavy equipment simulators. Students will learn how to operate various pieces of construction equipment including backhoes, dozers and excavators. Hands-on training will be supplemented with classroom instruction from the National Center for Construction Education Research (NCCER) curriculum for Heavy Equipment Operations.