Construction Trades
Students enrolled in the Construction Trades program will participate in and become familiar with a variety of trade areas, including Carpentry, Masonry, Electrical, Pre-Engineering Drafting & Design, and Plumbing. Students will operate a wide range of professional hand, power, and air tools and construct building projects from blueprints to completion.
CONSTRUCTION TRADES - PROGRAM INFORMATION
INSTRUCTORS: MR. TIMOTHY BITTNER, MR. MARK LYONS, MR. CODY KERR, MR. CALEB KNOPSNIDER, MR. BOBBY ANDREWS
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Areas of Study
- Hand & Power Tools
- Blueprint Reading
- Site Preparation & Layout
- Footings & Foundations
- Framing - Floor Construction
- Framing - Wall Construction
- Framing - Roof Construction
- Interior / Exterior Finishes
- Construction Project Estimation
- Concrete/Block & Brick Masonry
- Basic Plumbing
- Residential Electric Circuits & Components
Career Opportunities
- Construction Carpenters
- Construction Managers
- Helpers - Carpenters
- Maintenance / Repair Workers
- Electricians
- Helpers - Electricians
- Brick/Block/Stone Masons
- Tile & Marble Cutters
- Masonry Helpers
- Plumbers
- Drafters
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COLLEGE AND CAREER OUTLOOK
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Students Occupationally and Academically Ready (SOAR) programs of study prepare today’s student for tomorrow’s high demand and high wage careers.
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See how PA Bureau of Career and Technical Education SOAR Programs of Study taken at the High School level may transfer into participating postsecondary institutions and technical centers.
PROGRAM CERTIFICATIONS
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National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) provides industry-based credentials and partner industry certifications for students enrolled in career and technical education programs.
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Construction Trades students can earn the following certifications:
- Pennsylvania Skills Certificate (NOCTI)
- Pennsylvania Builders’ Association Skills Certificate
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration - OSHA 10 Hour Certification Construction
- JLG Mobile Elevating Work Platform Operator Card
- CertainTeed - Master Shingle Applicator
- ARC – Fault Low and High Voltage Certificate
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION INDUSTRY PARTNERS
SCTC's Cooperative Education Program provides students with hands-on learning opportunities through on-site work for local companies.
What is The Co-op Program?
- Bridges the classroom-to-employment gap
- Provides real-world experience
- Builds your resume
- Refines program skills
- Presents networking opportunities
Thank you to all of our Construction Trades industry partners!
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