Construction TradesStudents enrolling in the Construction Trades program will have the opportunity to build a three-bedroom home at a residential construction site near St. Clair TEC. Construction theory is taught in the classroom. Skills are practiced at the construction site or in the building construction lab.
First-year students enroll in Construction I and receive instruction and training in the following areas: - Blueprint Reading
- Construction Math
- Construction Safety
- Hand and power tool use
- Introduction to Carpentry
- Introduction to Electrical
- Introduction to Masonry
- Introduction to Plumbing
- Measurement
Second-year students enroll in Construction II and receive instruction and training in the following areas: - Application of carpentry skills
- Application of electrical and plumbing skills
- Application of masonry skills
- Building codes and zoning
- Concrete flatwork
- Door and window installation
- Drywall, painting and staining
- Exterior finishing (roofing, siding and trim)
- Floor covering
- Floor, wall and roof framing
- Foundations
- Interior trim, cabinets and counters
Please Note: Students must be prepared to work out of doors in all types of weather. Some assignments require lifting and climbing. Students should be able to measure to 1⁄16 of an inch.
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Extracurricular activities SkillsUSA
Career options Cabinet maker Carpenter Construction Management Construction Instructor Electrician Heating and Cooling Technician Mason Plumber
Additional information More information about Construction occupations can be found by logging on to Career Cruising. See your counselor to obtain a user name and password. Advanced training and educationAdvanced education and training can be obtained from technical schools, apprenticeship programs, community colleges, and universities. Macomb Community College, Western Michigan University, Ferris State University, and Michigan State University are examples of educational institutions offering advanced education in construction. The Detroit Carpentry Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Plumbing Industry Training Center, Electrical Industry Training Center, and local construction trade unions offer apprenticeship programs.
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