Saturday, February 04, 2012
 

Construction Technology

Construction Technology is a hands-on program that prepares you with skills to enter post-secondary training such as apprenticeships, community colleges, universities or move directly into employment opportunities. Students will gain field experiences in areas such as:   

Building Maintenance
Carpentry/Masonry
Construction Management
Electrical
Green Building Standards
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR)
Home Repair
Interior/Exterior Finishing
Plumbing




 


 Helpful Skills

  • Ability to work as a team member
  • Basic math skills
  • Computer skills
  • Good physical condition
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Strong reading and written communication skills
  • Technical writing

(Note: Students with asthma or environmental sensitivities may need to consider an alternate cluster)

Certifications
May vary by technical campus. Contact the campus you plan on attending for more information.

Examples include:

  • Certificates from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) in Core Safety and Carpentry Level I and II
  • Esco Institute Competency Certification for HVACR
  • Electrical, Masonry and Plumbing apprenticeships

Student Organizations

You can participate in regional, state and national competitions for SkillsUSA.

High School Credit

Upon successful completion of the course, you will earn high school elective and/or academic credit. Click here for a listing of academic options specific to Construction Technology. Click here for an entire listing of academic offerings.

College Articulation

College credit also is available through articulation and/or direct college credit. Some colleges that accept technical campus credit include:

 

  • Davenport
  • Ferris
  • Oakland Community College

 Click here to learn how to earn free college credits. Or, contact a technical campus counselor for more information on high school and/or college credit.

 

 

Career Options
Examples of careers in Construction Technology may include:

 

 

Equipment/uniforms needed and may include:

  • Gloves
  • Tool Belt
  • Outdoor Clothing
  • Tools
  • Safety Glasses
  • Work Boots


(Financial assistance is available if needed for eqipment and uniforms.)