Construction (I & II) is a program of instruction and hands-on experiences designed to help students develop the knowledge and skill needed to secure entry level employment in carpentry, brick masonry, plumbing, electrical wiring, and related areas in the construction industry or to continue their training in the field of construction.
Program Components
Safety
Measurements
Tools, Equipment, and Hardware
Building Plans and Blueprints
Introduction to Carpentry
Introduction to Plumbing
Introduction to Electricity
Introduction to Masonry & Brick Foundations
Framing and Roofing
Exterior Finishing Carpentry
Interior Finishing Carpentry
Cabinet Construction
Students taking Construction Technology are studying the Contren Learning Series, sponsored by the National Center for Construction Education and Research.
Construction Technology students are involved in the Core Curriculum.
Construction II students study Level I Construction. Upon completion, students will receive a certificate, a certification card, and their names are entered into a job bank in Gainesville, FL.
They will be Nationally Certified when all modules are completed.
Articulation
In agreement with Northeast Mississippi Community College, students completing the two year Building Trades Program with a B average may receive college credit for:
Construction Engineering Technology
CET 113-3 hours
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Admission Requirements
10th, 11th, and 12th grade students are eligible to participate in this program.
 Student Organization
Participation in SkillsUSA provides students with the tools for success through training in the areas of career and communication skills for today's work place. |
