Building Trades 1, 11

3658, 3758

Grade Level I        Grade Level - II

10-12                     11-12

Course Description

Building Trades provides job specific training for entry level employment in five main trades relative to building careers: carpentry, bricklaying, residential electricity, painting and decorating, and plumbing. It also includes a study of business ownership, leadership, and career opportunities. Students receive Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Level I certification.  Students are encouraged to become members of Skills USA/VICA and participate in leadership activities and business professionalism.

Student Qualifications

Building Trades I Student must be able to understand and follow directions. Student should be on grade level.

Student must want to work with his hands.

Student must be willing to follow safety guidelines.

Student must be willing to establish a good working relationship with the instructor and class.

Building Trades 11 Student must have successfully completed Building Trades I Recommendation of instructor

Class Requirements

Building Trades I Student must pass  Safety Test with a 100 before proceeding Student must maintain a notebook. Student must attend class each day.

Student must wear appropriate clothing.

Building Trades II Student must pass the Safety Test with a 100 before  proceeding

Student mustmaintain a notebook. Student must wear appropriate clothing.

Student will participate in job training/ internship in spring semester

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