Construction Trades: Residential Building
A Foundation to Build On!
Students will learn the basics of building a house from foundations to framing, electrical to plumbing, estimating to project management -- and more! If you like working with your hands, you will love this class! There is a wide variety of high demand jobs in the construction industry to meet your interests.
Instructors:
Lincoln Klinger
(269) 467-5429 (CTE Office)
Wally Wheeler
(269) 467-5429 (CTE Office)
Learn to:
- Use power tools safely
- Drywall and apply finishing techniques
- Read blueprints
- Install cabinetry
- Frame, roof and side a house
- Construct floors and stairs
- Install finish trim
- Do concrete and masonry work
- Perform basic plumbing, heating and electrical work
Career Opportunities:
- Carpenter
- Concrete Worker
- Independent Contractor
- Painter
- Interior Finisher
- Construction Manager
- Roofer
- Tile Installer
- and many, many more!
Student Organization:
- SkillsUSA
Course Syllabus
- To be provided
High School Credit Opportunities:
- 3rd year Science (2nd year)
- Final year Math
- 2nd year World Languages
- Online Learning Experience
College Credit Opportunities:
- CONS 114 Intermediate Construction Practices (8)
- CONS 115 Construction Math (2)
- CONS 117 Print Reading for Construction Trades (2)
- CONS 255 Internship (Possible)