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Construction Technology

Career Tree for construction technology

Entry Level Careers

  • Construction Trades Laborer
  • Carpenter Apprentice
  • Mechanical Apprentice
  • Plumbing, Heating/AC Apprentice
  • Electrical Apprentice
  • Roofer
  • Painter/Drywall Installer
  • Siding Installer
  • Landscaper
  • Abatement Worker
  • Alarm Installer

Technical Careers

  • General Contractor
  • Plumber/Pipefitter Journeyman
  • HVAC Journeyman
  • Electrical Journeyman
  • Inspector Journeyman
  • Carpenter Journeyman
  • Mason/Cement Finisher
  • Floor Installer
  • Finish Carpenter/Cabinetmaker
  • Surveyor
  • Utility Worker
  • Interior Design

Professional Careers

  • Construction Manager
  • Entrepreneur
  • Building Manager
  • Engineer
  • Construction Trades Teacher
  • Contractor
  • Architect
Learn More About This Career

12 Segments

  1. Safety, Health and Environment
  2. Industry Overview
  3. Employability and Technology Skills
  4. Construction Materials
  5. Construction Tools and Equipment
  6. Building Construction Design – Blueprint, Etc.
  7. Site preparation and Infrastructure
  8. Common Construction Practices – Concepts Flooring, Foundation, Etc.
  9.  Residential Construction Techniques (Carpentry)
  10. Green Technology Construction Techniques
  11. Heavy Equipment/Civil Construction Techniques
  12. Construction Business Management

Indispensable Skills

  1. Work at elevated heights on uneven surfaces and around moving machinery
  2. Ability to lift 50 – 100 pounds
  3. Tool machine and identification, use and memorization
  4. Repetitive physical work
  5. Work in weather extremes
  6. Work in confined spaces
  7. Tolerance for fumes and sawdust
  8. Exposure to caustic chemicals and hazardous materials
  9. Work with loud, hazardous equipment
  10. Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
  11. Attain stamina to stand for long periods of time

State/National Certifications

  • Career Safe, OSHA 10 General Industry, Construction
  • Carpenter's International Certification Council - Joint Apprentice Training
  • Carpenter's International Certification Council - Joint Apprentice Training
  • Carpenter's International Certification Council - Joint Apprentice Training
  • Certainteed Vinyl, Insulated, and Polymer Siding
  • Career Safe, OSHA 30 General Industry, Construction
  • Red Cross CPR AED First Aid

*Certifications may vary by Campus, please see instructor for details

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