Required Course Learning Outcomes:

 1.  Demonstrate knowledge of the career pathways that exist within the construction industry.

 2.  Describe the basic technical and academic requirements for success within those careers.

 3.  Demonstrate the ability to apply math and science theories to construction applications.

 4.  Demonstrate communication, technical and safety skills as required in hands-on work.

 Required Topical Outline:

 I.    Introduction to construction process and related careers

        A.  Design

            1.  Architecture

            2.  Engineering

        B.  Residential, commercial and industrial projects

            1.  Trades

            2.  Management

            3.  Quality control

            4.  Safety

 II.   Project site visit

        A.  Variety of projects

        B.  Careers

 III.  Blueprints

        A.  Class project

        B.  Related math

 IV.   Foreman job

        A.  Description

        B.  Required skills

 V.    Carpentry framing

        A.  Related safety and tool use

        B.  Layout and material take-offs

        C.  Construction of walls, floor, roof framing

 VI.   Plumbing

        A.  Related safety and tool use

        B.  Layout and material take-offs

        C.  Construction of drain, waste and vent system;

        D.  Soldering instruction

        E.  Construction of water supply system

 VII.  Electrical

        A.  Related safety and tool use

        B.  System design and material take-offs

        C.  Installation of rough electrical system, incl panel