INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

368 CONSTRUCTION II  (I306)

Length of Course:  One semester

Credit Granted:  One-half

Prerequisite:  Construction I

Offered To:  Juniors and Seniors

Construction II provides learning experiences for the development of skills and knowledge in the repair and maintenance areas under the Construction Cluster in Vocational Education.  Students may study basic architectural procedures in building a model home to scale from a blueprint.  Building concepts and procedures will follow state, local, and national codes.  Emphasis will be placed on standard sizes of lumber, windows, doors, and rooms.  Students may be provided a unit of instruction in the areas of masonry, electrical wiring, plumbing, heating, home repair, and maintenance.  As weather permits, students may do some general repair and maintenance in and around the school.  Students will develop knowledge and good practices of safety procedures.  All learning experiences are designed to allow the student to acquire job entry skills and knowledge.  In addition to technical skills, course content will reflect the integration of academic and workplace skills.