Construction Pathway                                       

A group of people with hard hats looking at construction plans
High-Wage, High-Skill, High-Demand Careers:

» Carpenter
» Electrician
» HVAC-R
» Plumber
» Pipe-fitter
» Steamfitter
» Cost Estimator
» Construction Manager
» Surveyor
» Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer
» Masonry


Pathway Courses


Grade 9 Pathway Course
Design and Build
 


Grade 10 Pathway Course
Construction Tech I
 


Grade 11 Pathway Course
Construction II
 


Grade 12 Pathway Course
Work Based Learning
 

Grade 9 Pathway Course: Design and Build
The student will be exposed to the, Drafter, Designer, Estimator and Project Manager roles in the design/pre-construction pathway portion of the architecture and construction career cluster. Focus on CAD(Computer Aided Drafting) and design of projects.

Grade 10 Pathway Course: Construction I
Students will learn about materials of the construction industry, including lumber and manufactured products. Students will build a project or projects that will allow them to improve their tool and woodworking skills.

Grade 11 Pathway Course: Construction II
This course is designed to teach the use of woodworking machines and hand tools necessary for constructing a residential dwelling.

Grade 12 Pathway Course: Work Based Learning
Work Based Learning - Application required for this class. The application can be obtained from the course instructor.

Recommended Electives:

  • Drafting
  • Business English
  • Business Fundamentals
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Accounting
  • Computer Applications
  • Drawing I & II
  • Commercial Art
  • Art History
  • 3D Sculpture

Activities, Clubs & Organizations 

  • SkillsUSA

College & Career Readiness

Industry Certificates 

NCCER Core
Curriculum & Carpentry 1
OHSA 10-hour

Apprenticeships/On-the-Job Training 

Residential Construction
Commercial Construction
Apprentice Electrician

   Associate's Degree   

Construction Management
Electrical Technician
HVAC

   Bachelor's Degree   

Construction Management
Construction Engineering