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BUILDING TRADES OCCUPATIONS
Instructor: Michael Sykes
CIP Code: 46.0401
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What is it?
This nationally recognized Residential Construction
Academy (RCA) accredited instructional program, in
conjunction with the National Association of Home Builders
(NAHB) and the Home Builders Institute (HBI), prepares
students for career paths and employment opportunities in
the construction industry through technical knowledge and
skills in the building, repair, and general maintenance of
residential building and other structures.What will I do?
The program provides instruction in many of the
construction trades including: structural carpentry, finish
carpentry, millwork, plumbing, electricity, masonry,
concrete, tile setting, installing hardware, heating,
waterproofing, roofing, siding, drywall,painting, regular tool
and machine maintenance, environmental control systems,
and record keeping.
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CAREER PATHWAYS
Carpenter
Construction Supervisor
Electrician’s Assistant
Block Mason
Plumber’s Assistant
Ceiling Tile Installer
Drywall Installer & Finisher
Tile & Marble Setter
Painter
Roofing & Siding Installer
Facility Manager
General Contractor
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COLLEGE ADVANCED CREDITS
Students Occupationally and Academically Ready (SOAR)
National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS)
AVAILABLE INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS
American Ladder Institute Safety Training
OSHA 10 Hour Construction Industry
OSHA 10 Hour General Industry
PBA Skills Certificate
Residential Construction Academy National Registry
PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS
Ability to adhere to strict safety regulations
Ability to work in teams
Ability to work in various weather conditions
Easily adapts to multiple skill set disciplines
Hand-eye coordination
Mathematics fundamentals Physical stamina & agility
Ability to read and interpret technical material at grade level