Construction Trades

Site: Willoughby

COLLEGE CREDITS - Tech Prep/CT²

Two year program: grades 11-12

The Construction Trades program prepares students with the fundamentals needed to work in the building, remodeling, maintenance or repair of public or private buildings and homes. A good portion of the curriculum is hands-on. Sessions are coupled with theory and lab demonstrations, with an emphasis on safety, both on the job and in the classroom.

Instructor: Mr. Rick Zivny

[email protected]

Education: Kent State Teacher Training program/Career Technical Education.
Work Experience: Excel TECC-Construction Trades program teacher (25 yrs); NCCER Certification-Master Craft Instructor; Owner/Operator-construction business (16 yrs).
Hobbies: Fishing, hunting, spending time with family, NFL fan, playing horseshoes.

Additional Information

Credits: 3 credits each year (2 Courses/yr-1.5 credits each)

PROGRAM CONTENT

The student will learn:

Masonry
Painting/Wall- papering
Carpentry
Roofing
Flooring (covering)
Siding
Windows/Doors
Plumbing
Blueprint Reading
Mathematics
Safety
Electrical
Estimating
Drywall
Small Business
Building & Property Maintenance

COURSES:
• Construction Technology-Core & Sustainable
• Carpentry & Masonry Technical Skills
• Structural Coverings & Finishes
• Structural Systems

POST SECONDARY ARTICULATION • Lakeland Community College: up to 8 credits
• Cuyahoga Community College: up to 6 credits
• Kent State University: up to 3 credits
• CT²: up to 3 sem hrs/all OH public colleges

CERTIFICATIONS AVAILABLE

• Career Connections Certificate-Level 1

• Career Connections Certificate-Level 2

• Career Connections Certificate-Level 3

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Apprenticeship (Construction Trades)
Building Inspector
Carpentry/Woodworker
Masonry/Stone Cutter
Deck Contracting
Decorating
Repair/Labor Work/Maintenance
Architect
Cabinetry
Plumber/Electrician
With post-secondary education: Construction Management, Electrical Engineer, Civil Engineer