Career Trees
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
- Safety, Health and Environment
- Industry Overview
- Employability and Technology Skills
- Construction Materials
- Construction Tools and Equipment
- Building Construction Design – Blueprint, Etc.
- Site preparation and Infrastructure
- Common Construction Practices – Concepts Flooring, Foundation, Etc.
- Residential Construction Techniques (Carpentry)
- Green Technology Construction Techniques
- Heavy Equipment/Civil Construction Techniques
- Construction Business Management
Indispensable Skills
- Work at elevated heights on uneven surfaces and around moving machinery
- Ability to lift 50 – 100 pounds
- Tool machine and identification, use and memorization
- Repetitive physical work
- Work in weather extremes
- Work in confined spaces
- Tolerance for fumes and sawdust
- Exposure to caustic chemicals and hazardous materials
- Work with loud, hazardous equipment
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
- 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