Construction Technology
Construction Technology I 11-12 Grade
3.0 Credits, 2 Semesters, Herndon Career Center - Building A
Prerequisite(s): Minimum 2.0 GPA; 90% attendance record; successful completion of English II and Algebra I with a C or better.
Recommended: Industrial technology courses in wood, metal, electricity, and drafting
This course provides instruction in Blueprint Reading, Basic Concrete Finishing, Structural Framing, Electrical, Plumbing, Interior Finishing, Roofing, and Heavy Equipment operation. Safety is emphasized through a 10-hour OSHA training program and proper use of hand and power tools. Students develop technical skills and workplace readiness through classroom instruction and hands-on projects. Using the Carpenter Millwright curriculum, students can eliminate some entry-level training and start at a higher pay rate. Those seeking more in-depth study may return for a second year if space is available.
Construction Technology II 12 Grade
3.0 Credits, 2 Semesters, Herndon Career Center - Building A
Prerequisite(s): ≥ 93% attendance and ≥ B- or better Construction Technology I, IRC, OSHA 10 Certification
This course is designed to prepare students to enter into the construction career field. The second year is a higher level process of construction and will require more in-depth knowledge of the units covered in Construction Technology I. Students will be expected to do independent research of jobs and how trades work together effectively to complete a project. Students will work on personal skills of how to manage a job and the work of others, including the estimation of costs and labor. Students will continue learning basic skills in all areas of construction along with construction math skills, problem solving skills, material estimation, labor calculations, goal setting, and business development. Students will acquire knowledge and develop technical skills through classroom instruction as well as planning and constructing related projects. Students will complete the Carpenters Level 3 certification through this program which could result in a higher rate of pay if joining a Carpenters Union Contractor. Students completing two years of Construction Technology are eligible for up to a 5% pay increase.