Course Syllabus
The Construction Trades Program at the BACC is designed to teach high school students entry-level skills in Carpentry and Basic Construction according to industry standards. Students will be given the opportunity to complete the following 12 segments, as outlined by the Michigan Department of Education – Michigan Center for Career and Technical Education (CTE) standards and mandates and an additional 13th segment, Employment Skills:
Segment 1 – Safety and Career Awareness
Segment 2 – Wood/Fasteners
Segment 3 – Blueprints/Concrete
Segment 4 – Floor Framing/Wall and Ceiling
Segment 5 – Roof Framing
Segment 6 – Windows and Doors
Segment 7 – Siding and Decks
Segment 8 – Insulation and Wall Finish
Segment 9 – Roofing
Segment 10 – Interior Finish
Segment 11 – Stair Framing and Finish
Segment 12 – Cabinets and Countertops
Segment 13 – Employment Skills (job application, resume, job interview, job shadow, etc.)
Construction Trades students will receive the OSHA 10 Hour Safety Course certification card and will practice safe construction trades skills in the classroom and Construction Trades lab environment. Students will be given the opportunity to learn each task in a classroom setting and then transfer that knowledge to hands-on projects, practicing to a mastery level.