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This course is an introduction into the Construction Technology pathway. The course starts with learning basic hand and power tools commonly used in carpentry. Students learn about common building materials and wood products used in homebuilding and woodworking. Students will practice their skills by building small woodworking projects, which, after grading, are brought home. Students will also learn blueprint reading as it relates to homebuilding. This will be followed by basic floor, wall and roof framing concepts as they apply to residential construction. Students will build a scale model house, applying their knowledge from blueprint reading and framing, to bring together the basic concepts of how a real house is constructed.

Construction Technology II expands into larger scale building projects like a shed or auxiliary building and goes into more advanced building techniques. The large scale project is a group effort that integrates full scale framing concepts and techniques in floor, wall and roof framing. Additionally, this course will introduce students to other trade areas such as electricity, plumbing and masonry. Students build their own wall, then install wire circuits for switches and outlets, as well as make plumbing connections using copper, PEX and PVC. The wall will then be finished with sheetrock, as the students learn how to tape and perform sheetrock repair. Students will also learn about foundations, building layout and surveying. 

Construction Technology III gives students the opportunity to participate in work based learning, applying and building upon their skills in a real world setting. This involves working with local companies and businesses, participating in a pre-apprenticeship, or completing a campus based project. Additionally, students learn about energy efficient building principles and practices, including insulation, ventilation, and windows and doors. Students also learn about the finishing phases of homebuilding which include stair building, cabinets, and interior trim and finish work. At the end of this course, students will be prepared to enter the workforce or enter an apprenticeship program in the field of construction. Students will participate in a Cooperative Education internship with local businesses to apply what they have learned in class in a real world environment.