Construction Trades
Construction Trades at a Glance
Construction trades can lead a student into over 50 different career paths. These students learn teamwork among group members, problem solving and critical thinking, the ability to make decisions for clients, grow their physical strength and stamina, industry computer skills, hand eye coordination and dexterity, math and business skills, and an increased understanding of tool uses.
Introduction to Design Processes
Introduction to Design Processes is a course that introduces all ETE career pathways and it focuses on creative problem solving in developing, testing, communicating, and presenting post-evaluation of products.
Available to: Grades 9-12
Taught By: Mr. Ott
Requires: None
Principles of Construction Trades
Principles of Construction Trades prepares students with the basic skills needed to continue in a construction trade field.
Available to: Grades 10-12
Taught By: Mr. Gogel
Requires: None
Construction Trades: General Carpentry
Construction Trades: General Carpentry builds upon the skills learned in the Principles of Construction Trades and examines the pro- cedures for laying out and constructing floor systems, wall systems, ceiling joist and roof framing, and basic stair layout.
Construction Trades: Framing and Finishing
Construction Trades: Framing and Finishing prepares students with advanced framing skills along with interior and exterior finishing techniques.
Available to: Grades 11-12
Taught By: Mr. Everett
Requires: (1) Principles of Construction Trades
Construction Trades Capstone
Construction Trades Capstone will continue to build on students’ knowledge and skills in the construction field as they put their skills in knowledge to work by completing the building of a custom home that passes all inspections and is then put on the market to sell. Students must have instructor approval to enroll.
Available to: Grade 12
Taught By: Mr. Everett
Requires: (1) rinciples of Construction Trades; (2) Construction Trades: General Carpentry; (3) Construction Trades: Framing and Finishing
Certifications
Osha 10 Certification
NCCER Certification
Dual Credit
Students can earn up to 18 free dual credits in Construction Trades: 9 in Construction Trades I and 9 in Construction Trades II
Walker Career Center
9651 EAST 21ST STREET
Indianapolis, IN 46229
Phone: 317-532-6150
Fax: 317-532-6199
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