This program offers an introduction to the building trades and related technologies with an overview of the industry and an in-depth look at topics such as general safety, use and care for tools, fasteners and adhesives, construction-related math and measuring skills, rigging techniques, and basic reading of construction drawings and plans. These concepts and skills form a solid foundation of any building trade career.

Program Objectives

After completing this program, learners will be able to:

• Describe the building trades and technology industry and associated career paths.
• Identify the professional skills required for success and career advancement in the industry.
• Complete basic measuring tasks and math calculations required in the building trades workplace.
• Explain the safety procedures and equipment commonly used in the building trades workplace.
• Explain the proper use, care, maintenance, and safety considerations for using common hand tools.
• Explain the proper use, care, maintenance, and safety considerations for using common power tools.
• Identify common rigging equipment and procedures used on a construction site.
• Read common construction drawings and plans.

Optional Volunteer Externship Opportunity

Students who complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization whose work aligns with this area of study in order to gain valuable hands-on experience.  As students progress through their eLearning program, an Externship Coordinator will reach out to coordinate placement.

Note: Additional documentation including health records, immunizations, drug-screening, criminal background checks, etc. may be required by the externship facility.