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Course Description: Building Trades
is a field that involves construction of commercial and residential
buildings. Persons taking this class may be interested in designing,
architecture, carpentry, plumbing, or electrical. Building Trades
is designed to prepare you for either entry-level employment in
the construction field or to continue your education. You will learn
the basic skills and terminology of the construction field in the
areas of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, exterior finishing, drywall,
interior and exterior trim, roofing, bidding and estimating, and
blueprint reading. The course will allow you to plan, layout, and
build a complete residential house in one school year. You will
have the hands-on experience of building plus the personal satisfaction
from seeing people move into the house you helped build. Approximately
90% of the curriculum is a hands-on approach to learning. The curriculum
is designed as a two-year program for high school students or as
a one-year program for adult students who enroll on a full-time
basis.
Personal Skills
Personal skills include handling many changing duties, making
judgments and decisions, and meeting strict standards.
Physical Skills
Physical activities include lifting, carrying, stooping,
kneeling, standing for long periods, reaching, using hands and fingers,
seeing clearly up close, and judging depth and distance.
| Continuing Education
Apprenticeship of 2-5 years is recommended by most
employers as the best way to learn carpentry.
Related Post-Secondary Programs
Carpenter, Apprenticeship & Journeyman Construction
Trades, Marine Maintenance and Ship Repairer, Military
Salary Range
The average salary for entry-level carpenters in Missouri
is $25,550
($12.28/hr) to an average of $54,000 ($25.96/hr) for experienced
workers.
The hourly average wage in Missouri is $21.40. |
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Suggested Related H.S. Coursework and Activities
Art, Business Information Applications/Technology,
Language Arts, Algebra, Applied Math, Social Studies, Sciences,
Basic Woodworking, Carpentry, Principles of Technology, Basic
Drafting, Basic Electronics, Cabinet Making, Occupational
Computer Science, Work-Based Training (Co-op/Internship),
SkillsUSA
Related Occupations
Maintenance Carpenter, Wood Boatbuilder, Rough Carpenter,
Joiner, Shipwright, House Repairer, Drywaller, Roofer, Exterior
Finisher, Electrician, Masonery.
Professional Related: Architectural, Drafter |
| College Credit
Students maintaining A's & B's while completing
their Building Trades classes at Pike-Lincoln Technical Center
may transfer these credits for 9 semester hours at East Central
Community College (Blueprint Reading - BC 1014 - 4 hours;
and Carpentry - BC1045- 5 hours) or receive advanced placement
in the Carpenters' Apprenticeship Program. |
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Missouri Job Outlook
Employment is projected to change from 35,690 in 2006
to 38,000 by 2016 for a 6.5% increase. It is estimated that 763
average annual job openings will be created by growth and persons
leaving the labor force.
Placement
The percent of our students who, 6 months after graduation,
were continuing their education, employed in the workforce or
in the military.
| 2003 - 100% |
2004 - 100% |
2005 - 100% |
| 2006 - 100% |
2007 - 89% |
2008 - 91% |
| Building
Trades Technology Curriculum |
| Units of Study |
Clock Hours |
| Orientation and Safety |
15 |
| Use and Care of Hand & Power Tools |
60 |
| Blueprint Reading |
20 |
| Planning and Layout |
70 |
| Building Materials |
60 |
| Estimating Material Costs |
50 |
| Floor, Wall, & Roof Framing |
240 |
| Roofing Materials & Procedures |
60 |
| Construction Wiring |
55 |
| Plumbing |
35 |
| Exterior Trim & Finishing Materials |
100 |
| Interior Trim & Finishing Materials |
95 |
| Business Operations |
20 |
| Pre-Employment Preparation |
20 |
| Total Clock Hours |
900 |
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Applicants for admission and employment, employees and sources
of referral of applicants for admission and employment are hereby
notified the Pike-Lincoln Technical Center and Pike R-III School
District have assured they do not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in admission
or access to, or treatment or employment in their programs and
activities. Any person having inquiries concerning Pike-Lincoln
Technical Center and Pike R-III School District compliance with
regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, is directed to contact
the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, Superintendent of
Schools, Pike R-III School District, (573-485-2488).
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