Building Construction

Course description:

750      BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 1 (double period)
This full-year (2 credit) course is the first half of a 2-year program and provides students with a fundamental background in many aspects of residential building construction, particularly framing of floors, walls, and ceilings. The student should develop sufficient basic skills and knowledge to qualify for entry level employment in the field.

Note: Registration through the CTE Office is required.

751 & 752       BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 2:

This program consists of two half-year, double-period courses (751 & 752). The first semester of this course expands and improves upon the basic skills acquired during the first year. The students will be involved in all aspects of standard carpentry practices in compliance with current building codes. Students also participate in the planning and scheduling of the various phases of construction, processing of required permits, developing material lists and ordering of materials. The second semester course will focus on residential finish work, both exterior and interior, as well as basic architectural millwork and cabinetry. Students will study and apply industry standards of workmanship for joinery, windows, doors, staircases, moldings, finish trim, countertops and cabinets.

PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Building Construction Technology 1 (750) and permission from the CTE Director. Note: Students completing the Building Construction Tech pathway will need to register for both courses 751 and 752.

751      BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 2 (sem. 1)
The first semester of this (double period, 1 credit) course expands and improves upon the basic skills acquired during the first year. The students will be involved in all aspects of standard carpentry practices in compliance with current building codes. Units of instruction also cover basic masonry construction and drywall installation. Students also participate in the planning and scheduling of the various phases of construction, processing of required permits, developing material lists and ordering of materials.

752      BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 2 (sem. 2)
The second semester (double period, 1 credit) course will focus on residential finish work, both exterior and interior, as well as basic architectural millwork and cabinetry. Students will study and apply industry standards of workmanship for joinery, windows, doors, staircases, moldings, finish trim, countertops and cabinets.
PRE-REQUISITE: Successful completion of Building Construction Technology 1 and permission from the CTE Director.