One or two year program, three hours per day

Prerequisite:  none

Related College or Technical School Majors:  Construction Management, Architecture

Job Opportunities:  Framer, construction supervisor

Students will study construction skills through a residential building approach.  Each year the students will take part in the construction of a single-family residence.  Students will learn to use hand and power tools common to the building trades.  Plot layout techniques are learned along with the process of selecting and ordering building materials.  The total building concept is learned from footings and foundation to rafters and roofing.   

Students must enjoy working outside in all types of weather. 

A sample of first year topics/activities: 

• Develop basic construction math and geometry skills
• Learn the proper use of tools
• Study construction vocabulary and terminology
• Assist in construction of a house

 A sample of second year topics/activities: 

• Learn to read blueprints
• Increase skill level in the building trades
• Focus on communication skills as a team leader
• Complete all construction phases of a single family house 

Supply cost to student:  Approximately $100 for hand tools

It is also possible to earn college credits from IUPUI for this course.