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Building Trades I

Program Host

Dowell J. Howard Center

Host Type

Vocational/technical

Program Focus

Green design & construction

Outcomes

Certificate

About the Program

This course introduces students to skills in the four core areas of residential construction: masonry, carpentry, electricity, and plumbing. Students emphasize safety by preparing to earn the OSHA 10 card as they build or repair entire residential structures, using a variety of materials and tools. A lab fee is required.