Architecture, & Construction
Building Trades |
This two-year program is designed to teach students the basic
skills necessary to enter the construction field. The program teaches both carpentry and electrical skills. In carpentry, the student will learn blueprint reading and sketching, construction safety procedures, hand and power tool operation, foundations, sub-flooring, framing, roofs, stairs and basic house construction and codes. In electrical, the student will learn cable and device installation procedures, service entrance, light switching, branch circuits, special purpose branch circuits, electrical code, residential supply and waste plumbing, and HVAC systems are also introduced. Over the two-year program, students gain experience and practice through the construction of a marketable house with an emphasis on
energy efficiency and ‘green’ building.
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For students in grades: |
11-12 |
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Credits: |
A maximum of three credits per year |
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Graduation Requirements: |
Math- A student who is enrolled as a second year student in BUILDING TRADES 2, will be able to earn 1 Math Credit toward graduation requirements. |
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Prerequisite: |
70 or above in Geometry Foundations or permission of instructor |
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Suggested Preparation: |
Architecture & Construction Foundation |
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Post High School Education: |
Building Trades graduates have enrolled in Hudson Valley Community College and Vermont Technical College |
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Employment: |
Building Trades graduates have been employed by West Bay Drywall, Loomis, Energizer, Bourers Construction, C.L. White, Irving Fuel Oil Corporation, H. Baldwin Construction, Kapusta Landscaping, NSK, Blue Heron, SVMC, Bennington Heating and Cooling, Vermont Roofing, and HosCot Construction |
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Student Organizations: |
Students taking this program are eligible to participate in AGC activities as well as SkillsUSA contests, field trips and events |
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Industry Recognized Certifications: |
This program is certified as meeting the construction industry training standards as established by
the Associated Contractors of America. Successful students earn the AGC Certificate that lists the
student’s levels of achievement on 27 specific skill areas. Students also compete for OSHA10 Certification.
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Building Trades Students Study: |
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- Blueprints
- Wood Materials
- Rigging
- Floor Systems
- Wall & Ceiling Framing
- Window Installation
- Roofing Materials & Application
- Interior & Exterior Trim
- Drywall Installation & Taping
- Stationary Power Tools & Basic Millwork
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- Reading Plans & Elevations
- Site Layout
- Concrete Foundations & Flatwork
- Patented Forms
- Tilt-up Wall Systems
- Plumbing- Supply and Waste
- Electrical
- Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning
- Finish Floor Materials and Installation
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