CARPENTRY/BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

a carpentry and building construction student poses in front of a photo of rafters and an example of computer aided drafting

PROGRAM INFORMATION: Students entering the Carpentry/Building Construction program will receive classroom and hands-on training in the safe use of hand and power tools, blueprint reading, computer-aided drafting (CAD), floor, wall, and roof framing, interior and exterior finishing including: insulation, drywall, siding, and roofing. In this PBA (Pennsylvania Builders Association) endorsed program, masonry, plumbing, and residential wiring are also included for advanced students. SkillsUSA and BAMP (Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh) activities and competitions, as well as community projects, challenge the students during the year, preparing them for immediate employment. Students also have the opportunity to experience live work by taking part in the on-going project of building a modular home.

 

 

COURSES OF STUDY

CARPENTRY/BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: Students enrolled in the Carpentry/Building Construction program will study a variety of subjects, not limited to:

A photo of the carpentry and building construction shop

  • Tools and Equipment
  • Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Building Layout
  • Floor and Wall Framing
  • Exterior Finishes
  • Drywall Installation
  • Painting/Finishing
  • Masonry
  • Basic Plumbing
  • Basic Electrical

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    CAREER POTENTIAL

    CARPENTRY/BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: Students who successfully complete the Carpentry/Building Construction program may look forward to careers in the following fields after continued study/work experience, not limited to:

    A carpentry and building construction student works on a masonry project

  • Carpentry Apprentice
  • Master Carpenter
  • Architectural Drafter
  • Drywall Hanger/Finisher
  • Electrician's Assistant
  • Rough Framer
  • Construction Estimator
  • Construction Manager
  • Roofer
  • Mason
  • Building Inspector

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