Construction Technology
Construction.mp4In Construction Technology, students will gain knowledge and skills needed to enter the workforce as apprentice carpenters or building maintenance supervisors’ assistants or to build a foundation toward a postsecondary degree in architecture, construction science, drafting, or engineering. Construction Technology includes the knowledge of design techniques and tools related to the management of architectural and engineering projects.
In Construction Technology, students will gain knowledge and skills needed to enter the workforce as apprentice carpenters or building maintenance supervisors’ assistants or to build a foundation toward a postsecondary degree in architecture, construction science, drafting, or engineering. Construction Technology includes the knowledge of design techniques and tools related to the management of architectural and engineering projects.
Virtual Shop Tour
Virtual Shop Tour
A day in the life for students in construction at CTHS.
Juniors in the shop
Juniors in the shop
Seniors in the shop
Seniors in the shop
Skills USA State Champ. 2019
Skills USA State Champ. 2019
Jesus Carlos won Skills USA Carpentry Contest in 2019. He advanced to Nationals Skills USA contest in Louisville Kentucky for contest. Given over $2000 in tools as prizes from both State and National contest. He was able to take a week long trip paid for by PISD to compete.
Jesus Carlos won Skills USA Carpentry Contest in 2019. He advanced to Nationals Skills USA contest in Louisville Kentucky for contest. Given over $2000 in tools as prizes from both State and National contest. He was able to take a week long trip paid for by PISD to compete.
Skills USA Nationals
Skills USA Nationals
These two students advanced to the Skills USA National Conference after taking first place at state. They represented our district in Louisville, Kentucky while they competed in their respective contests. It was a wonderful week full of learning, sightseeing, enjoying the weather, and meeting students from across the country. This was a memorable and life changing experience that we hope future students can be a part of.
These two students advanced to the Skills USA National Conference after taking first place at state. They represented our district in Louisville, Kentucky while they competed in their respective contests. It was a wonderful week full of learning, sightseeing, enjoying the weather, and meeting students from across the country. This was a memorable and life changing experience that we hope future students can be a part of.
Poker Table
Award winning BBQ Station
All Female Epoxy Table
Poker Table
CARPENTRY
CARPENTRY
Carpenters make up the largest building trades occupation in the industry and those with all-around skills are in high demand.
Carpenters make up the largest building trades occupation in the industry and those with all-around skills are in high demand.
Carpenters are involved in many different kinds of construction activities, from building highways and bridges to installing kitchen cabinets. Carpenters construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials.
Carpenters are involved in many different kinds of construction activities, from building highways and bridges to installing kitchen cabinets. Carpenters construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials.
This four-level curriculum covers content such as Building Materials, Cabinet Fabrication, and Advanced Wall Systems.
This four-level curriculum covers content such as Building Materials, Cabinet Fabrication, and Advanced Wall Systems.
OSHA's Mission
OSHA's Mission
With the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.
With the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.
Working in the shop
Working in the shop
We have business partners that are involved and provide support for the program and our students. One of our business partners, Marek Bros hosts an annual sheetrock clinic in which they bring in their professionals to work alongside our students. In addition, our business partners allow us to visit their job sites and even provide job opportunities for our students.
We have business partners that are involved and provide support for the program and our students. One of our business partners, Marek Bros hosts an annual sheetrock clinic in which they bring in their professionals to work alongside our students. In addition, our business partners allow us to visit their job sites and even provide job opportunities for our students.
In Construction Technology, you will gain the necessary knowledge and skills to join today’s workforce and begin a career. Students are able to earn industry certifications such as NCCER Core, NCCER Carpentry Level 1, OSHA 10, and even a Forklift credential. This course will also prepare students that want to pursue college and become architects and engineers. The knowledge they acquire will provide a solid foundation that will be beneficial in those careers.
In Construction Technology, you will gain the necessary knowledge and skills to join today’s workforce and begin a career. Students are able to earn industry certifications such as NCCER Core, NCCER Carpentry Level 1, OSHA 10, and even a Forklift credential. This course will also prepare students that want to pursue college and become architects and engineers. The knowledge they acquire will provide a solid foundation that will be beneficial in those careers.
Mr. Garza
Mr. Garza
Contact
Contact
Dr. Kirk Lewis Career & Technical High School
Dr. Kirk Lewis Career & Technical High School
1348 Genoa Red-Bluff
1348 Genoa Red-Bluff
Houston, TX 77034
Houston, TX 77034
Ph 713-740-5320
Ph 713-740-5320
GuGarza@pasadenaisd.org
GuGarza@pasadenaisd.org