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*Construction Trades Program Overview

Credentials Students can Earn:
  • OSHA 10 or 30 Hour Training for the Construction Industry
  • Penn College PC Now Dual Enrollment in Construction Hand and Power Tools BCT 103 - 1 credit and scholarship eligibility
  • Skid Steer/ Loader Training ( 18 years of age min.)
  • Internships, Apprenticeships, Job Shadowing, Mentorships
  • Access Tours to Facilities and Job Sites (both personal and public tour options)
  • Skills USA Membership
  • National Home Builders Association Membership
  • Pennsylvania Builders Association Membership
  • York Builders Association Membership
  • YBA - Workforce Now initiative membership
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
This program of study prepares individuals with a variety of trade areas. Areas of focus are blueprint reading; OSHA safety, safety of
equipment; machinery and tools; concrete and masonry; residential foundations; framing; roofing; windows and doors; along with
utilities such as: electrical; plumbing; and the finishing of a structure’s exterior and interior systems. This instructional pathway
prepares students for career-related experiences and strengthens the hands-on/minds-on relationship of real learning for real life.
Recommended pathway:
TE241 EXPLORING WOODS TECHNOLOGY (see page 61)
TE160 BLUEPRINT READING (see page 63)
TE900 CONSTRUCTION HAND AND POWER TOOLS (Grades 10-12)
Weight 1.3 Credit 0.5/semester
Survey of hand and power tools typically used to perform construction work. Emphasis on the development of skills needed to
effectively perform layout, measurement, cutting, fastening, and finishing operations. Study also includes maintenance of tools and
equipment, safe use of hand and power tools, and emerging tool technology. This course is offered through PC NOW and earns one
credit with Penn College of Technology.
TE910 EXPLORING CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND OPERATIONS (Grades 10-12)
Weight 1.05 Credit 0.5/semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Blueprint Reading and Construction Hand and Power Tools within close proximity of
this course.
Throughout the course, students will attain an OSHA 30-hour credential for the Construction Industry and have the opportunity to
earn certificates towards the safe operations of construction site equipment. This course is centered around safety as it relates to
multiple pieces of construction equipment, tools, processes, and standards set forth nationally. Students will explore an area of
specialty.
TE920 RESIDENTIAL FRAMING (Grades 10-12)
Weight 1.1 Credit 1.1/double period, semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Blueprint Reading and Construction Hand and Power Tools
Residential Framing provides theory of structural framing techniques, changes in building construction over time, a variety of framing
options, and hands-on experiences. This course encourages a deeper understanding for blueprint reading skills as it relates to
residential framing. Step-by-step construction will take place to create floor joists systems, walls, columns, stairs, rafters, and
sheathing. Students will perform the task of building a small structure which recognizes national building code. This course also
reinforces the newest tool technology within the field of construction.
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TE921 CONCRETE AND MASONRY TECHNIQUES (Grades 11-12)
Weight 1.1 Credit 1/double period, semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Blueprint Reading and Construction Hand and Power Tools
Students will study the craft of concrete and masonry technologies. In this course, students will learn what ratios are required for
various strengths in concrete, application techniques, and form work. Masonry students consist of researching natural and man-
made masonry products, ratios of mortar mixes, and appropriate applications of masonry construction. History of concrete and
masonry, careers in masonry and concrete, as well as career readiness are benchmarks for introducing this course. The culminating
performance assessment for this course is to design and build a final product as a class or independently using previous theory,
practicum, and hands-on skill sets.
T922 ROOFING AND EXTERIOR FINISH SYSTEMS (Grades 11-12)
Weight 1.1 Credit 0.5/semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Construction Hand and Power Tools and Residential Framing
Establishing a weather-tight home is the primary basis in allowing any structure to last. In this course, a survey of hands-on
techniques, roofing and siding materials, along with practical applications for installing weatherproofing materials will be
taught. Students will research new and improved weatherproofing materials and compare the old benefits with the new. All façade
construction materials undergo testing and are recommended to be installed at manufacturers’ specifications. If you enjoy the
creative and aesthetic side of architecture, you will love Roofing and Exterior Finish Systems.
TE923 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND UTILITY (Grades 11-12)
Weight 1.2 Credit 1/double period, semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Blueprint Reading and Construction Hand and Power Tools
What once was a luxury is now more of a common dependency for running water, waste removal, and electrical supply. Not to
mention the comfort that we look forward to when a room is at the right temperature. Mechanical systems support the way we
live. Learn about plumbing ventilation, waste systems, potable water supply and the products associated. Learn about electrical
circuits, wire gauge, Ohm’s law, and electrical components that contribute to energy efficiency. Students will study insulation and
the properties which influence energy consumption. If engineering, construction, agriculture, public administration, or masonry is
your area of interest, then Mechanical Systems and Utility of the right fit for you!
TE924 INTERIOR FINISH SYSTEMS (Grades 11-12)
Weight 1.1 Credit 0.5/semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Blueprint Reading and Construction Hand and Power Tools
This course covers the final assembly and aesthetics of a structure. Five key areas of study include: finishing of walls and ceilings;
flooring; stair construction; interior doors and door jambs; and trim work. Students will explore several natural materials, as well as
engineered products that are available locally. Learn how to use finishes and materials appropriately for interior applications. Study
how materials are installed and how they transition into one another. Understand the substructure on which they are applied and
how to specify materials properly. Activities include lectures and demonstrations of installation procedures. Field trips to local
companies and facilities broaden student resources.
CONSTRUCTION TRADES CAPSTONE (Grade 12)