Construction Course Description
CONSTRUCTION TRADES I (17002A001)
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Level: |
11th and 12th grade |
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Class Location: |
Freeport High School shop, by tennis courts / Construction Site |
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Time: |
7:30 - 9:00 a.m., Mon. - Fri. |
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Length: |
One year, double period |
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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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Calendar: |
This course follows the CAREERTEC calendar |
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 with in shop and on-site projects. Students receive OSHA safety training within the first 2 weeks of class. 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.
CONSTRUCTION TRADES II (17002A002)
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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 - 9:00 a.m., Mon. - Fri. |
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Length: |
One year, double period |
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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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Calendar: |
This course follows the CAREERTEC calendar |
Students continue in the hands-on-program described in Year I to learn more advanced skills used in the construction trades industry and possibly become a foreman on the Construction Trades job site.
Opportunity to earn OSHA 10-hour Construction certification.