| | This course provides pre-apprentice, entry-level, and/or advanced training in building industry trades and related areas. Employment possibilities include carpenter, roofer, plumber, electrician, maintenance person, and general laborer. Instruction covers foundation design and construction, framing wood structures, roofing materials and installation, plumbing installation, electrical wiring, drywall installation and repair, and safety. Students use equipment that includes hand tools, surveying instruments, power saws, pneumatic tools, and stationary power tools. Approximately 180 hours are needed to meet minimum competencies, although completion depends on a student’s entry level skills and rate of progress in class. Additional areas of instruction also are available. Students are encouraged to take the NCCER certification test after they complete this course. |