Building Maintenance I, II, & III: These are two-credit, one-year
courses designed to train students in the basic knowledge and performance
skills required for entry level positions in the field of custodial services
and lawn care. These courses will
enable a student to obtain employment in one of the areas mentioned. The program is flexible in order that
students can develop and advance at their own pace in grasping and
understanding the various job skills.
Additional goals of the class are to help the student achieve a feeling
of confidence and success, as well as the development of pride in workmanship.
Prerequisite:
Placement only Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Building Trades I & II: These are two-credit, one-year
courses designed to train students in the basic knowledge and performance
skills required for entry level positions in the field of building construction. The course will enable a student to obtain
employment as helpers in the areas of carpentry, plumbing, electricity,
masonry, HVAC, and building maintenance.
Flexibility in the program allows students to pace themselves in grasping and understanding the
various job skills. Additional goals of
the class are to help the student achieve a feeling of confidence and success,
as well as the development of pride in workmanship.
Prerequisite:
None Grades: 9, 10, 11,12
Electrical Wiring: This is a one-credit,
one-semester course designed to train students in the basic electrical
knowledge and performance skills required to work in the building trades
field. Classroom and hands-on
instruction will include units in electrical safety; tools; blueprints and load
calculations; electrical wiring codes; 110 volt, 220 volt, and low voltage
circuits; fuses and circuit breakers; test equipment; and basic
troubleshooting. The student will develop
electrical repair skills and basic wiring skills.
Prerequisite:
None Grades: 11, 12
Plumbing: This is a one-credit, one-semester course
designed to train students in the basic plumbing skills required for
entry-level positions in the building trades field. Classroom and hands-on instruction will include plumbing safety,
plumbing codes and permits, isometric plumbing drawings, floor plans and
layouts, drainage systems, vent systems, traps, cleanouts, water supply and
distribution systems.
Prerequisite: None Grades: 11, 12