Description
2011-2012
BUILDING TRADES I & II (I200 & I205)
Level:
11th and/or 12th grades (Dakota and Durand students only)
Class Location:
Dakota High School/Construction Site
Time:
12:30-3:00 p.m. only
Length:
One year, double period
H.S. Credit:
Two credits per year
Prerequisite:
For year I - Completion of a woods class with a C average or better and Industrial Ed Department Head or Instructor recommendation
For year II - completion of Building Trades I with C or better and 95% attendance plus interview with instructor
Calendar:
This course follows the CareerTEC calendar
Learn to build a house! Building Trades I provides introductory on-site construction skills to students interested in the building industry, from laborer to architect. Students construct a family housing unit from foundation to roof after receiving safety and construction instruction in a classroom site. An entire home is constructed within the school year. Construction careers explored include carpenter, electrician, plumber, heating and air conditioning technician, dry-walling, construction technician as well as manager and architect. With the support of area industries, this course is an important first step toward success within the construction trades industry.
