Construction Tech
| Introduction to Industrial Technology | Year | 9-12 | A yearlong course that introduces the student to the materials, tools, and processes of the cabinetmaking, construction technology and drafting industries. The course includes AutoCAD design, safety and operational practices for both hand tools and power machines used in the woodwork industry. |
| Construction Technology I | Year | 10-12 | Pre Requisite: Introduction to Industrial Technology. Seniors who desire to enroll in this course must receive instructor permission. Students will be involved in the construction of a house on school property. The course will provide students with experience in the following areas: floor framing, wall framing; roof trusses; wall and roof sheathing; shingling; siding; door and window installation; insulating; drywall installation; drywall finishing; staining and finishing of interior doors, door and window casing, cabinets and miscellaneous trim; cabinet installation; interior painting; exterior painting; and application of interior trim. Students will learn blueprint reading and will build the actual walls from door and window schedules. Students will be exposed to laser levels, electronic levels, and electronic tape measures. Safety for the major woodworking and portable tools are studied and tested prior to starting the construction of the house. Course Fee: Student must furnish their own tools such as a hammer, tape measure, nail bag, pencils, utility knife, etc. |
| Construction Technology II 2-hour block | Year | 10-12 | Pre Requisite: Introduction to Industrial Technology. Construction Technology I or with teacher approval, a student who has had at least one unit of cabinetmaking. This class will be limited to 12 students. Students will be involved in the construction of a house on school property. The course will provide students with experiences in the following areas: floor framing, wall framing; roof trusses; wall and roof sheathing; shingling; siding; door and windows installation; drywall installation; drywall finishing; interior door installation; interior beam installation; cabinet construction; installation of door and window casing and miscellaneous trim; ceiling texturing; counter top and plastic laminate construction; plumbing fixture installation. Students will learn blueprint reading and will build the actual walls from door and window schedules. Students will be exposed to laser levels, electronic levels, and electronic tape measures. The class is designed for a two-hour block. Safety for the major woodworking and portable tools are studied and tested prior to starting the construction of the house. |
| Construction Technology III 2-hour block | Year | 11-12 | Pre Requisite: Construction Technology I and II or to senior with teacher approval who have had at least one unit of woodworking and one unit of drafting. This class will be limited to 12 students. Students should have an interest in pursuing Construction Technology or one of its related areas as a vocation. Students will be involved in the construction of a house on school property. The course will provide students with roof sheathing; shingling; siding; door and window installation; drywall finishing; drywall texturing;paint spraying; interior door installation; interior beam installation; cabinet construction; installallation of door and window casing and miscellaneous trim; ceiling texturing; counter top and plastic laminate construction .Student will learn blueprint reading and will build the actual walls from door and window schedules. Students will be exposed to laser levels, electronic levels, and electronic tape measures. This class is designed for a two-hour block. Students are expected to make up missed time before/after school. This is a yearlong project, and students are expected to remain enrolled in the class for the full year. |
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