In Construction II, students will gain advanced knowledge and skills needed to enter the workforce as carpenters, building maintenance technicians or supervisors, or to prepare for a postsecondary degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering. Students will gain more complex practical experience with carpentry, electrical and plumbing. Working in conjunction with the Associated General Contractors of Denver, students focus on various skills in preparation for entry into trades apprenticeships. Students will be introduced to all facets of residential and commercial wiring, installation of fixtures, plumbing and exterior and interior finish work. Carpentry in Construction II will include a more comprehensive understanding of framing, drywall, exterior siding, roofing, insulation, windows, doors, trim and cabinet installation. Students are expected to work closely with people, do physical work and solve problems independently.
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisites: Algebra I, Construction I
Length: 1 Year
Credit: 2 Credits (1.0 CTE / 1.0 Math A)
Certifications: Home Builders Institute Pre-Apprenticeship: Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing
From the framing to the HVAC to the drywall, it takes many different kinds of skilled workers to make a new building habitable! The Infrastructure Engineering pathway gives students a chance to explore several careers in building trades. With opportunities to operate cranes and/or forklifts, pour concrete, and framing buildings, students will get a chance to work with their hands and experience “on the job” training to build structures.
