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.
Course Outcomes
- Apply techniques for working safely in a shop and/or jobsite.
- Explain how to meet the physical requirement needed to enter construction industry and /or apprenticeships.
- Describe a minimum of 4 apprenticeship programs available in Washington state.
- Describe application requirements, wages, benefits, and job opportunities available in a variety of trade unions.
- Identify and use common tools properly and handle materials safely for Ironworking; Construction Craft Laborers; Carpentry; Cement Masons and Plasterers per facilities resources (See qualifications for this Outcome in Course Topics section).