Blueprint Reading, Framing, Insulation, Roofing
Students will receive hands on instruction on tools and materials required to work with framing, insulation, and roofing. You will learn how to frame floors, walls, and roof systems, install fiberglass insulation. Additional skills in shop and power tool safety, use of power tools, measuring and marking, and plan reading will be included.
Siding, Windows, Doors, Interior Finish
Students will learn how to install; vinyl exterior siding and aluminum trim, windows, interior and exterior doors, and window and door casings and baseboard.
Electrical and Plumbing
Students will learn the tools and materials needed to work with electrical devices. You will learn how to install; residential wiring, workboxes, receptacles, single-pole switches, 3 and 4-way switches, lights, and breakers based upon the latest national codes. Students will learn how to install; copper pipe and fittings including soldering, and PEX lines and fittings. Students will also learn how to install and design PVC pipe and fittings for waste lines.
OSHA 10 Certification
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration )10-hour training will help educate workers to predict, prevent, identify and stop possible common worksite hazards, and is required for many industry careers.
Student Support and Academic Services
- Access to student support advisors, who can provide career advisement and referral services.
- Access to academic, employability and interviewing support
- Access to employer networks