CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY I
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY I
Prerequisite: Woodworking Technology I
0.5 or 1.0 Credit: One Semester or Full Year
Grade(s): 11, 12
Fee: $35.00 (OSHA certification)
Construction Technology I is the foundation course to basic residential construction. Students will demonstrate competencies that are nationally recognized by the construction industry. Students will learn and practice structural framing of floors, walls, ceilings, and roofs. This course also includes the use of basic construction tools and machinery, applied math, and an introduction to blueprint reading. This course teaches students industry safety including the use of all machines and tools.
Students will make and sell products to the public and be responsible for acquiring these customers and building these products to industry standards.
Extra time outside of class may be needed to assemble items on site, such as with garden sheds.