Building Trades and Construction Industry Sector 

Grades 9 – 12

Prerequisite: None

Pathway: Construction - Course 1 This course fulfills the one-year elective requirement and the UC/CSU “g” requirement Basic Woodworking Technology introduces a student to the basic skills of cabinet making, furniture making and carpentry. The student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of hand and power tool operation and appreciate safe working practices, and to use materials with understanding and conservation. Students will explore occupational and vocational interests. Have a working knowledge of measurement, planning and applicable mathematical calculations. Students will demonstrate and appreciate good design, craftsmanship, and construction techniques.

Grades 10 – 12

Prerequisite: Construction – Course 1

Pathway: Construction – Course 2

This course fulfills the one-year elective requirement and the UC/CSU “g” requirement This competency-based course prepares students for entry-level positions in the construction industry. Integrated throughout the course are career preparation standards, which include basic academic skills, communication, interpersonal skills, problem solving, workplace safety, technology, and employment literacy. Students will have hands-on opportunities to learn all phases of basic residential construction, including carpentry, drawing and reading blueprints, drywall, electrical, flooring painting, plumbing, roofing, tile setting and welding. During the first part of the course, students will learn about construction safety, rough framing, electrical science, foundations and other trade theory. Students will then make practical application of their classroom studies at a field- site construction project.

Subject Area: CTE

Grade Level: 9-12

Duration: Year

A-G Credit: G

Honors: None

Prereq: None

Description: Basic Woodworking Technology introduces a student to the basic skills of cabinet making, furniture making and carpentry. The student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of hand and power tool operation and appreciate safe working practices, and to use materials with understanding and conservation and students will explore occupational and a vocational interest in wood designs. Have a working knowledge of measurement, planning and applicable mathematical calculations. Students will demonstrate and appreciate design, craftsmanship, and construction techniques and become an informed consumer of wood and wood by-products.

Subject Area: CTE

Grade Level: 10-12

Duration: Year

A-G Credit: G

Honors: None

Prereq: Wood Tech

Description: Advanced Woodworking Tech is a continuation of basic technical and skill development. Advanced Woodworking Tech will provide added knowledge and skill to the more serious woodworking student and for students preparing for vocational endeavors in the construction trades. Students are encouraged to work individually using problem solving and critical thinking techniques as a means of reaching desired goals. Class can be repeated