This course will allow students to acquire knowledge and skills needed to construct a single-family home. The purpose of this course is to expose the student to several aspects of Residential and Light Commercial Construction and to prepare the student for entry-level employment in the Industry. Emphasis will be placed on, but not limited to: safety skills; knowledge and use of common tool, materials, and components; teamwork; punctuality; jobsite demeanor; and problem-solving. Students will be encouraged to: learn home design and cad; solicit, review and award bids; work with and critique subcontractors; project reporting and record keeping; work on and lead student crews; train fellow students and visiting students; act as program liaisons; develop community service projects; develop public and school publicity/awareness projects; involvement in trade organizations; and other Construction Industry related projects/programs. Several field trips will be taken and many guests from the Construction Industry will be on site to provide information and inspiration. Course fee = $10.00

*This course provides a Service Learning opportunity.

Year Course, three-hour block, 1.5 credits/semester

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