WHAT is the curriculum for the Building Construction program?

Some of the main areas of study in this program are:
• Industry awareness
• Workshop safety
• Technical communication and sketching
• Plan development and reading
• Hand tools
• Power tools
• Rigging and material handing
• Levels and transits
• Concrete foundations
• Footing and foundation forms
• Floors and sills
• Walls and ceilings
• Roof framing
• Roof covering
• Special framing
• Cornice and gable ends
• Exterior walls and trim
• Windows
• Exterior doors
• Interior
• Drywall
• Interior door and trim
• Cabinets and special built-ins
• Flooring
• Concrete and masonry unit (CMU) and brick construction
• Construction management
• Information and communication technology
• Career planning and employability skills
• Communication and language skills
• Mathematical skills
• Work habits
• Customer service skills

WHAT academic courses should I take?

Recommended courses that will help with your career pathway are:
• Mathematics
• Physical Science
• Technology
• Computer Literacy
• Woodshop or Drafting