Construction Trade Apprenticeship Preparation

This course will provide students with a solid foundation in mathematical principles needed for a variety of vocational trades. Trades included, but not limited to Laborers, Iron workers, Carpenters, Cement Masons, Electricians, Finish Trades and Pipe Trades. Students will practice the application of the principles in the shop through a variety of apprenticeship preparation activities and tasks.

This course will provide instruction in worksite behaviors and expectations: preparing for the workday, communication skills, teamwork skills, pro-active attitude, attendance expectations, integrity, resume writing, mock job interview, appropriate work attire, and what employers are really looking for when hiring. To include, but not limited to, behaviors and actions that could disqualify, lead to disciplinary action, or even terminate an individual from a job. Also, to be included is health and safety needed for the trades. Topics include physical fitness, healthy eating habits, worksite assessment, identifying workplace hazards, hazard prevention and DOC safety training. Proper use and fit of personal protective equipment will be discussed.

This course focuses on identification, maintenance and safe usage of tools and equipment used in the trades. Students will have an understanding of job safety importance and requirements. Tool and job safety will be taught and practiced throughout the entire program. This course will also provide exposure to construction basics via skill building activities and trades related to agility courses. The course will include footings and foundations (slab and grade, post and beam, footings and stem wall). This course also covers framing to include floor framing, wall framing, and roof framing. Students will receive roofing and siding exposure as well as experience with interior and exterior finishes. Students will interpret the signs and symbols on construction blueprints. Students will demonstrate their skill by drawing their own basic construction blueprint.

This course will provide exposure to a variety of different trades and applications to the job site. These include: Laborers, Iron Workers, Cement Mason, Carpenters, Plumbers, Pipe Fitters, and Electricians. Included in the class will be guest speakers from different trades who will inform students of what it takes to be successful in their respective trade. Students will be provided with physical requirements needed, application requirements, wages, benefits, job opportunities and any other information pertinent to that specific trade.

In this capstone course, students will experience the link between theory and practicum through completing a relevant project. This project will integrate the skills and abilities acquired during the program and demonstrate competencies learned.