Construction Course Description
CONSTRUCTION TRADES YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP I
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Level: |
11th and 12th grades |
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Class Location: |
Freeport High School shop by tennis courts / Construction Site |
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Time: |
7:30 – 9 a.m. & 9:20 - 10:50 a.m., Mon. - Fri. |
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Length: |
One year |
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H.S. Credit: |
2 credits per year |
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Prerequisite: |
Knowledge of fractions and decimals |
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CareerTEC Fees: |
$50 to be paid by student/parent at the high school during registration |
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Calendar: |
This course follows the CAREERTEC calendar |
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State Course ID: |
Sem1: 17001A001 (Beginning Construction); Sem2: 17002A001 (Construction Trades I) |
Learn to build and/or remodel a house! Construction Trades Youth Apprenticeship Year I provide hands-on, introductory construction skills to students interested in the building industry. Students learn all aspects of construction within shop and on-site projects. Students receive OSHA-10 General Industry safety training within the first 2 weeks of class. Construction careers explored include carpenter, electrician, plumber, heating, and air conditioning technician, dry-walling, roofer, 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.
All fees listed are approximate and are subject to change.
CONSTRUCTION TRADES YOUTH APPRENCTICESHIP II
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Level: |
12th grade |
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Class Location: |
Freeport High School shop by tennis courts / Construction Site |
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Time (option 2): |
7:30 – 9 a.m. & 9:20 – 10:50 a.m., Mon. - Fri. |
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Length: |
One year |
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H.S. Credit: |
2 credits per year |
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Prerequisite: |
Successful completion of CTYA I with a C or above and 95% attendance |
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CareerTEC Fees: |
$50 to be paid by student/parent at the high school during registration |
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Calendar: |
This course follows the CAREERTEC calendar |
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State Course ID: |
17002A002 (Construction Trades II) |
Students continue in the hands-on-program described in Year I to learn more advanced skills used in the construction trades industry. Students are expected to take on a leadership role in the second year.
Opportunity to earn OSHA 10-hour Construction certification.
All fees listed are approximate and are subject to change.