CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES
Hoover High School
Juniors 2 credits
Foundations of Construction and woodworking is a class that
focuses on exciting hands-on learning that will be useful
throughout students lives. Emphasis in this course is placed on
operating and maintaining power equipment in a safe fashion.
Much of the experience is gained through lab experience and
project completions. Major projects to be completed are the
grandfather clock, cottage activity, and construction modules.
The curriculum of this course includes:
- Woodworking/ Cabinetry-
Students will learn the many aspects of woodworking. Student
will be able to use machinery and other power equipment
tools with an emphasis on safety. Students will gain
proficiency in equipment usage through an exciting in-class
project.
- Construction Technology-
Students will learn every aspect of home building from
designing a home, reading blue prints, purchasing/
estimating lumber, and the internal and external
construction of a home.
Seniors - 3 periods/3 credits
This class is a culmination of what the students have learned in
the previous construction classes. This will consist of 3
periods of construction trades. The students will be on the
job-site getting real world experience. Students will be
constructing a home from the ground up for Habitat for Humanity.
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BUILDING SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES
Jackson High School
Grade 11
Grade 12
Students enrolled in this
two-year program will learn skills that are performed in the
construction, repair, and upkeep of homes, apartment complexes,
commercial buildings, and businesses. The skills learned will be
those used by tradesmen in a variety of trade areas, such as:
carpentry, painting/wallpaper, electricity, plumbing, roofing,
bricklaying, siding, masonry, floor installation, Formica-tile
installation, heating, air conditioning, and ventilation (H.V.A.C.),
as well as safety aspects that are connected to each trade area.
Note: Students in
Junior Building Trades will receive a MATH credit within the
five- period block. Students in the Senior Building Trades will
receive an English credit within the five- period block. In
addition, the Senior year is spent on actual job sites applying
various trade skills.
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CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES
Marlington High School
Construction Tech Prep: 4
credits/two year program
Pre-requisites: Fulfill course requirements with a "C" or
better in Construction Foundations and Electricity. The teacher
strongly encourages taking CAD also. the courses may be taken
concurrently for out-of-district students This course deals with
the introduction of residential construction in the business
world. The subject matter includes but is not limited to shop
safety, tool identification and use, concepts and application in
the construction industry. Through the completion of
construction modules, students will become nationally certified
with The National Center for Construction Education and Research
(NCCER) and become eligible for articulation credits through
Stark State College. A student must take four years of a math,
specifically Algebra 2 and three years of science including at
least two lab-based science courses. This class will meet for
two periods daily.
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HVAC/R
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES (Heating, Ventilation,
Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration) R. G. Drage Career Center
Grade 11. HVAC/R Tech Lab I, Math I, English III,
Government
Grade 12. HVAC/R Tech Lab II, Algebra II, Physics,
Employability/Economics, English IV
The HVAC/R (Heating, Ventilation,
Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration) program, housed at R.G. Drage
Career Center, prepares students for careers in the heating, air
conditioning, and refrigeration industries. Students in this
program receive hands-on training in the installation, service,
and repair of residential HVAC/R systems. Work site related
experiences with local contractors and with Habitat for Humanity
give the students "real world" work experiences. Students learn
to assess, diagnose, and design HVAC/R systems. College prep
academic competencies in math, science, and communication are
integrated into the curriculum. Qualified students will receive
national certifications and may apply for scholarships through
the Akron-Canton Air Conditioning Contractors of America
Chapter. Successful graduates are well prepared for several
options after high school, including apprenticeship, a two-year
associate degree program, or employment.
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