Construction Technology is a part of
Architecture and Construction Career Cluster and the Power, Structure,
and Technical Systems Pathway. The program is designed to provide
students with basic knowledge and skills within a safe and appropriate
workplace setting. The active, structured, and stimulating environment
simulates the workplace setting and enhances the students' abilities to
adapt to an ever-changing job market. Classroom and shop experience
include: layout, fabrication, assembly, installation, and repair of
structural units. Instruction emphasizes proper care, use and
maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment; common systems of
frame construction; drafting, blueprint reading, estimating materials
and costs, applied math and the use of computers. The successful
trainee should have good eye sight, manual dexterity, hand-eye
coordination, and be able to stand for long periods of time.