This course covers workplace safety, hazardous materials and environmental regulations, use of hand tools, service information resources, systems, and terms of the construction industry. Topics include the building process, materials, building systems, and construction components.
Clock Hours
130
This course introduces students to framing, estimating, material selection, construction math, power tool usage, and pneumatic nail gun usage. Students will receive training on power tool handling. In addition, students will study compaction and backing.
Clock Hours
154
This course introduces reading, interpreting, and applying construction blueprints. Topics will include symbols, terminology, floor plans, elevation, and mechanical plans.
Clock Hours
52
Students will be forming methods, footings, foundation walls, slabs, and the handling and curing of concrete. Students will study placing procedures and mix designs.
Clock Hours
142
This course covers roof framing methods for residential construction, including layout, floor and wall framing concepts building codes, rafter nomenclature, ceiling joists, collar ties, framing of residential roofs and rolling of trusses.
Clock Hours
142
This course will introduce reading foundation plans, section views, roof framing plans and plot/site plans. Students will learn about types of residential and commercial blueprints.
Clock Hours
52
This course includes the installation, finishing of wall coverings (siding installation), and exterior trim. Students will install windows, doors, waterproofing, and utilize tools for exterior finishing. Students will practice using ladders and scaffolds.
Clock Hours
124
In this course, students will learn construction techniques and focus on precision cutting installation of products. In addition, students will learn about developing a building envelope. Students will learn construction techniques. This course also covers drywall installation methods, no taping and texturing.
Clock Hours
124
Students will gain field experience under an externship agreement with Perry Technical Institute, the employer, and the student. Completion of the externship packet is required. If the student does not obtain an externship, completion of a capstone project is required.
Clock Hours
88
This course covers trim installation and estimate trim quantities and costs. Instructions include base, casing, crown, and wainscot panel molding as well as interior door and window surrounds. Cabinetry installation will also be taught.
Clock Hours
218
This course focuses on professional development, including soft skills, career planning, and future growth. Topics will include verbal communication with co-workers and written communication such as filling out a timecard or a work order. Upon completion, students should be prepared to interview for positions, develop future training plans, and career goal setting.
Clock Hours
30
Students will gain field experience under an externship agreement with Perry Technical Institute, the employer, and the student. Completion of the externship packet is required. If the student does not obtain an externship, completion of a capstone project is required.
Clock Hours
88