Construction Trades

A two-year program based on the Residential Construction Academy Series.

Students complete competency-based modules including:

Small to large-scale residential construction
Safety
Tools and equipment
Blueprints
Building materials
Floors
Walls
Ceilings
Stairs and roofing
Window and doors
Site layout
Foundations
Interior and exterior finishing
Project management

Students obtain a basic knowledge of tools, methods, materials, and technologies currently used in the construction industry; emphasis is placed on theory, as well as related math concepts. Practical experience is gained through on-site and community service-based construction projects throughout the year, and students will also complete the construction of a modular home during the school year. Curriculum includes applied math and English language arts.

Certifications & Endorsements:

Home Builders Institute (HBI) certification - affiliate of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
First Aid/CPR/AED
DEC 4 Hour Erosion and Sediment Control Certification
OSHA 10 Hour Construction Specific Safety Certification
OSHA Awareness Level Silica in Construction Certification
OSHA Awareness Level Lead in Construction Certification
OSHA Awareness Level Asbestos in Construction Certification

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