CONSTRUCTION I & II – #8601/#8602/#8603:
Building Construction Syllabus
ABOUT:
- Prepares for employment as entry level carpenter or construction worker.
- Prepares students to pursue post-secondary education in multiple construction fields such as construction management, design and mechanical fields.
- Employment opportunities strong with 5% to 8% growth with average salary of $42,000 in Hampton Roads
- One Year Program (students can elect to take Building Construction III their 2nd year)
STUDENTS WILL:
Design and build projects
Learn Construction Industry Standards
Estimate jobs
Become certified in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety standards and tool usage
Obtain hands-on building skills
Integrate technology in construction
Learn the importance of safety in the workplace
Pre-Construction planning and estimating.
PREREQUISITES:
Algebra 1 with a grade of “C” or better
English 10 with a grade of “C” or better
CAMPUS LOCATION:Â Woodside Lane, Newport News
SESSIONS:Â AM and PM
CLASS SIZE:Â 20 students
CREDENTIALS:
OSHA 10
NCCER Level 1, Skills USA
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS: Â Skills USA
PROGRAM FEES:
(Building Construction III only needs to pay the Activity Fee)
Student Organization Fee: $17.00
Coveralls: $40.00
Instructor: Daniel Broadhurst email: daniel.broadhurst@nhrec.org Phone:757-874-4444 ext. 5516
INSTRUCTOR BIO: Mr. Broadhurst is a Master Electrician with 20 years of Construction experience. He has been an instructor for 6 years. Â
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Skilled Trade Professional
Safety Professional
Project Management
Construction Estimator
Building Information Modeling Professional
Project Superintendent
Architecture and Design
BUSINESS PARTNERS:
Criner Remodeling
York-Poquoson Master Gardeners
York-Poquoson extension Agency
Bryant Construction/The Roofing Company
NASA HUNCH
RESOURCES:
CTE Resource Center – VERSO
Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)