The Construction program of study prepares students to interpret construction drawings, perform basic math skills, demonstrate the construction crafts required for each phase of a construction project and safely use and maintain appropriate tools, equipment, and resources to accomplish construction project goals.
CONSTRUCTION I (ACCTC) –
Single Block; One Semester; One Credit; 9th -10th Grades; Prerequisites and/or Requirements: None.
Students will be introduced to basic skills and knowledge applicable to all construction trades. Topics covered
include safety, construction drawings, hand and power tools, linear and angular measurements, and application of
algebraic and geometric principles to construction problems. Students will have regular shop time where they will have the opportunity to take the construction principles we learn in class and apply them to actual projects. By the end of the term each student will have the opportunity to obtain their lifetime OSHA-10 certification at no cost and will be presented their card upon completion. OSHA-10 certification is required for Construction II and III.
CONSTRUCTION II (ACCTC) – Double Block; One Semester; Two Credits; Designed for 10th – 11
th Grades; Prerequisites: Construction I and OSHA-10 Certification.
This course will introduce students to basic skills and knowledge related to residential and commercial carpentry. Topics covered include safety, hand and power tools framing, and construction plans. This course gives students an introduction to the skills and knowledge typically required for apprentice carpenters. Students who participate in Construction II may have the opportunity to apply to Mid-South Carpenters Regional Council and have one year taken off their four-year training to become a Journeyman Carpenter.
CONSTRUCTION III (ACCTC) - Double Block; One Semester; Two Credits; Designed for 11th – 12th Grades; Prerequisites: Construction I and II and OSHA-10 Certification.
Students will extend their skills and knowledge related to residential and commercial construction. Topics covered include safety, installation of doors and windows, trim, cabinet installation and repair, installation of gypsum wallboard, exterior finish work, and thermal and moisture protection. Students will construct a building from the ground up on site. Students who participate in Construction III may have the opportunity to apply to Mid-South Carpenters Regional Council and have one year taken off their four-year training to become a Journeyman Carpenter. After successful completion of Construction III, students will have the opportunity to take Construction III again the next semester should their schedule permit.
WORK BASED LEARNING: Students who have completed 2-4 credits in Construction may be eligible to earn course credit and gain real world work experience through WBL. See page for more information.
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