CONSTRUCTION 1 NUMBER: 8560

CREDITS/SEMESTERS: 0.5 credit/1 semester GRADUATION REQUIREMENT:  CAWL

LEVEL: 9-12  PREREQUISITE: none

CAN COURSE BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT: No DUAL CREDIT: n/a

This course is designed for students who are interested in the building and construction trades. Students will be introduced to a wide variety of careers in the field of residential construction, such as carpentry, masonry, air conditioning/refrigeration, plumbing, and so on. Students will gain basic knowledge and construction skills through a variety of demonstrations and hands-on projects. Course content will focus on shop and job site safety practices, the proper use of hand tools, power tools and machinery, accurate measurement, construction math, and industry vocabulary. Other topics covered include types of building materials, project planning, cost estimation, interpreting blueprints, communication skills, and productivity. Potential Projects: Birdhouse or Bench in partnership with Parks & Rec, Jewelry box, mailbox, etc.