Emphasizes residential construction. Activity correlated to blueprints, selection, and sizes of various items, including material, doors, windows, and rooms. Emphasizes safety and care of tools. Defines apprenticeship and the apprenticeship application process. Designed for nontraditional students preparing to enter skilled trades and industrial occupations.
Information is delivered through lecture, class assignments, role playing and guest speakers.
Emphasizes blueprint reading, surveying, safety, proper use and selection of materials and tools, and construction sequence and assembly. Complete construction projects including framing, drywall, and equipment operation. Provides overview of the training required for a licensed electrician and plumber, as well as familiarity with terminology and tools of the trades. Complete individual shop projects and work in a team to design and complete a residential wiring project in a simulated construction environment. BCT 106 or instructor approval.