The vocational student will be exposed to wood frame construction its tools, practices and materials both in new construction, and remodeling. Highlighted in this area will be safe use and care of basic hand tools and hand held power tools. The advancing student will then be challenged with interior and exterior finishing. The four-year student will be ready for an entry level job in a number of the building trades. Must submit application to the vocational director.
Independent study is available upon department approval.
This course will prepare students for careers in early childhood education. Hands-on experiences and observation assignments in local child care centers and the Family Center will enable students to accrue work hours toward teacher certification. The course will provide in-depth study of the development of young children, design of learning centers and the age appropriate toys, tools and equipment. It will also focus attention on the use of webbing as a curriculum tool and on creative experiences for young children. College credits from Cape Cod Community College may be offered for this course in order to provide the necessary credits in child development required of all Early Childhood Teachers by the Massachusetts Office for Child Care Services.