Construction

CONSTRUCTION TRADES

Construction

Introduction to Design Processes

Introduction to Design Processes is a course that introduces all ETE career pathways and it focuses on creative problem solving in developing, testing, communicating, and presenting post-evaluation of products.

•Recommended Grade(s): 9

•Required Prerequisites: none

•Recommended Prerequisites: none 

•Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum 

•Counts as a directed elective or elective all diplomas


DC Principles of Construction Trades

Principles of Construction Trades prepares students with the basic skills needed to continue in a construction trade field.

•Recommended Grade(s): 10

•Required Prerequisites: none 

•Recommended Prerequisites: none

•Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum 

•Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

•Dual Credit: Yes; Institution: Ivy Tech; Credits Offered: 3


DC Construction Trades: General Carpentry

Construction Trades: General Carpentry builds upon the skills learned in the Principles of Construction Trades and examines the procedures for laying out and constructing floor systems, wall systems, ceiling joist and roof framing, and basic stair layout. 

•Recommended Grade(s): 11 

•Required Prerequisites: Principles of Construction Trades

•Recommended Prerequisites: none

•Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum 

•Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

•Dual Credit: Yes; Institution: Ivy Tech; Credits Offered: 6


DC Construction Trades: Framing and Finishing

Construction Trades: Framing and Finishing prepares students with advanced framing skills along with interior and exterior finishing techniques. 

•Recommended Grade(s): 11 

•Required Prerequisites: Principles of Construction Trades

•Recommended Prerequisites: none

•Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum 

•Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

•Dual Credit: Yes; Institution: Ivy Tech; Credits Offered: 6


Construction Trades Capstone

Construction Trades Capstone will continue to build on students’ knowledge and skills in the construction field as they put their skills in knowledge to work by completing the building of a custom home that passes all inspections and is then put on the market to sell. Students must have instructor approval to enroll. 

•Recommended Grade(s): 12 

•Required Prerequisites: Principles of Construction Trades, Construction Trades: General Carpentry, Construction Trades: Framing and Finishing

•Recommended Prerequisites: none 

•Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1-3 credits per semester, 6 credits maximum 

•Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas 

•Qualifies as a quantitative reasoning course