Building Trades

Would you like to...

• Learn how to build a house

• Learn how to save heat loss through energy efficient systems

• Experience a variety or work environments

These jobs are available

• Carpenter apprentice

• Laborer

• Salesperson in lumberyard

• Stockperson in lumberyard

• Plumbing apprentice

• Apprentice to other related trades

Course Description
This course is open to juniors who show an interest and aptitude in the field of construction as a wage earning occupation.

Students are familiarized with entry-level skills for the major trades involved in residential construction such as carpentry, siding, interior trim, drywall hanging, roofing, concrete work and landscaping.
Most of the program involves the actual building of a house in Lewis & Clark Career Center’s own subdivision. Students not only gain experience in home experience in building both a single and two story dwelling.
It is recommended that students have one year of industrial arts.

Program: Two Years
Level: Junior and/or Senior/Post Secondary
Credit: 3 Units Per Year