Building Trades Technology - Pike - Lincoln Technical Center

Building Trades Technology from Pike - Lincoln Technical Center is a Campus Certificate Building Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Course Description: Building Trades is a field that involves construction of commercial and residential buildings. Persons taking this class may be interested in designing, architecture, carpentry, plumbing, or electrical. Building Trades is designed to prepare you for either entry-level employment in the construction field or to continue your education. You will learn the basic skills and terminology of the construction field in the areas of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, exterior finishing, drywall, interior and exterior trim, roofing, bidding and estimating, and blueprint reading. The course will allow you to plan, layout, and build a complete residential house in one school year. You will have the hands-on experience of building plus the personal satisfaction from seeing people move into the house you helped build. Approximately 90% of the curriculum is a hands-on approach to learning. The curriculum is designed as a two-year program for high school students or as a one-year program for adult students who enroll on a full-time basis. Personal Skills Personal skills include handling many changing duties, making judgments and decisions, and meeting strict standards. Physical Skills Physical activities include lifting, carrying, stooping, kneeling, standing for long periods, reaching, using hands and fingers, seeing clearly up close, and judging depth and distance. Related Occupations Maintenance Carpenter, Wood Boatbuilder, Rough Carpenter, Joiner, Shipwright, House Repairer, Drywaller, Roofer, Exterior Finisher, Electrician, Masonery. Building Trades Technology Curriculum Orientation and Safety 15 Use and Care of Hand & Power Tools 60 Blueprint Reading 20 Planning and Layout 70 Building Materials 60 Estimating Material Costs 50 Floor, Wall, & Roof Framing 240 Roofing Materials & Procedures 60 Construction Wiring 55 Plumbing 35 Exterior Trim & Finishing Materials 100 Interior Trim & Finishing Materials 95 Business Operations 20 Pre-Employment Preparation 20 Total Clock Hours 900 View more details on Pike - Lincoln Technical Center . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Building Engineering courses.