Building Construction

This two-year program will prepare students for entry-level work, technical school admission, and home applications. Students are welcome to participate in the first year program, but must recognize that the second year builds on the first year skills.

Building Construction I

Recommended for juniors and seniors.

This course includes daily classroom instruction accompanied with shop and field experience in the following areas:

1. Proper and safe use of hand tools, power tools, and machines;

2. Selection and preparation of a building site;

3. Selection of materials and estimating quantities required;

4. Construction of wood frame buildings;

5. Local building codes and regulations.

Upon completion of Building Construction I, students should be able to plan and build a small frame building using tools and machines in a safe and proper manner.
Credits-3.5

Building Construction II

Students must meet the prerequisite of successful completion of the Building Construction I Program. This course will review and reinforce the skills and knowledge developed in Building Construction I. During the school year, a house will be constructed in cooperation with Community Concepts of South Paris.

Upon successful completion the students will be adequately prepared to enter employment in the building industry, enter the military, or begin post-secondary education.
Credits-3.5

Contact: Lloyd Williams lloydw@region9school.org

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