Course Description

Students are exposed to all phases of residential construction including building a single family dwelling home.

Students will perform layout, foundation, framing, roofing, siding, and interior wall finishing. In addition, students will learn about the design and installation of electrical, plumbing, and heating and cooling systems.

Students will work inside and out just as those employed in the construction industry. This is a one- or two-year program open to sophomores, juniors and/or seniors.

Students can just enroll in one year but will  receive the maximum benefit of the career pathway if they enroll both years.

Conditions

Students may earn a maximum of six credits per year.

Suggested courses to prepare for success in this course are applied math, geometry, drafting, and any technology education courses.

Instructor

Dan Bramell

Participation Organization

Dual Credit Opportunity

Dual Credit coursework is available through Ivy Tech Community College- Noblesville Campus.

Students can receive up to 15 college credits for Construction Trades I through Ivy Tech

Core Curriculum - 3 credits

BCTI 101 - 3 credits

BCTI 102 - 3 credits

BCTI 103 - 3 credits

BCTI 104 - 3 credits

General carpentry - level 1 certification

Students during the 2nd year can earn a second certification (carpentry level 2).