This cluster focuses on careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment.
The Architecture and Construction Career Cluster is divided into three pathways. Pathways are grouped by the knowledge and skills required for occupations in these career fields. Each pathway provides instruction as a basis for success in an array of careers and educational pursuits.
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The list below focuses on the design and maintenance of man-made structures. This includes designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment such as servicing roadways, bridges and buildings. This cluster focuses on careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment. Click on the link below to download a Career Plan of Study for 2008-2009. |
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| Architectural Construction
A technical course which focuses on the use of tools, equipment, and materials used for the construction of residential and light commercial structures. Student activities may include the design and construction of residential structures and the use of advanced tools and machines used in the construction industry. |
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| Architectural Materials
A technical laboratory course focusing on the various materials used in the construction industry. Materials identification, applications, and installation techniques will be stressed. This course can be a part of a Tech-Prep coherent sequence in Construction Technology with appropriate approval. |
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| Building Trades I
First-year instruction is designed to provide job-specific training for entry-level employment in construction-related careers carpenter, bricklayer/stone mason, electrician, plumber, painter and decorator. Second-year instruction is designed to enhance entry-level training and employment in one of the five construction-related areas. Third-year advanced instruction is designed to offer seniors the opportunity to study, in-depth, aspects of the building/construction trades industry, such as blueprint reading/specifications, site preparation and layout, cabinetry and millwork, building construction, electricity and electrical wiring. Emphasis may be placed on industrial/heavy construction-related careers in such additional areas as form setting, framing, load rigging, and cutting. Building Trades II (2-3) (BLDGTR2) |
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| Construction Systems
An exploratory course which addresses the utilization of construction for residential and civil structures. Students study and use common construction tools, machines, materials, and processes. Experiences in planning and controlling construction systems and projects allow students to explore the organizational structures and management strategies in construction. |
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| Introduction to Construction Careers
A cluster course designed to provide a basic understanding of career opportunities, training requirements, and minimal skills in seven construction-related careers heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR), bricklaying/stone masonry, carpentry, electrical trades, painting and decorating, plumbing/pipefitting, and industrial/heavy construction. |
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| Mill and Cabinetmaking I
First-year instruction is designed to provide job-specific training for entry-level employment in cabinetmaking. Instruction includes blueprint reading, measuring, sawing, planning, shaping, turning, boring, mortising, sanding, and constructing joints. Instruction includes, also, the use of numerical- and computer-controlled production devices. Second-year instruction is designed to enhance the job-specific training for entry-level employment. Mill And Cabinetmaking II (2-3) (MIL&CAB2) |
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| Piping Trades/Plumbing I
A course designed to provide job-specific training for entry-level employment in piping trades and plumbing careers. Instruction includes installation, service, repair, cutting, threading, joining, bending, and blueprint reading. Second-year instruction is designed to enhance the job-specific training for entry-level employment. Piping Trades/Plumbing II (2-3) (PT/P2) |
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