Construction Trades 1 & 2

Construction Trades is from the architecture and construction cluster and is a two-year program. Do you enjoy designing and building? This course allows you to gain basic skills used in various construction trades including carpentry, cabinet making, masonry, plumbing, HVAC and electricity. Students learn to read blueprints, frame buildings, install electrical outlets and lights, build cabinets, install plumbing fixtures and piping, build masonry walls, install heating and cooling systems and many other construction skills. Opportunities for real-life experiences are available through classroom projects. Students receive safety training before participating in hands-on projects. Strong math and reading skills are important. The average carpenter’s salary is $18.72 per hour with many master carpenters earning about $33.34 an hour.

Salary information was obtained from the current edition of the Occupational Outlook Handbook published by the U.S. Department of Labor (www.bls.gov/oco). Potential earnings are based on national salaries for an average work week. Local earnings will vary and depend upon business conditions and a worker's level of education, motivation and experience.

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