Building Trades
Basic Program Information
All
information
shared
on
this
page
is
intended
to
provide
an
overview
of
the
Building
Trades
Program
at
Patriot
High
School.
Because
the
program
is
new,
some
parts
of
this
page
are
subject
to
modification
and
revision
in
order
to
meet
State
and
Local
requirements
and/or
enrollment
needs.
Purpose of Course:
- Building Trades I & 2 prepares students to erect, install, maintain, and repair buildings, and other structures using materials such as metal, wood, stone, brick, glass, concrete and composition substances.
- Students focus on developing skills in core safety, masonry, carpentry, electricity, and plumbing professions.
- This is the first in an eventual 2 course sequence, culminating with attainment of an industry- recognized certification.
Goals:
- Throughout this course, students will be introduced to the skills and knowledge directly related to careers within the Architecture and Construction Career Cluster as well as the construction and pre-construction pathways.
- Students will become aware of core safety skills related to the industry as well as gain experience in four distinct trades - masonry, carpentry, electricity, and plumbing.
- With the support of the Career and Technical Education Foundation, this program will work collaboratively on projects with the Habitat for Humanity for Prince William County.
Rationale:
- This course prepares students for a career or future post-secondary education toward a career within the building trades industry.
Sample Course Outline
First Quarter
Objectives:
- Students will comply with federal, state, and local safety legal requirements as they relate to issues not limited to personal protective equipment requirements and a safe working environment.
- Students will gain experience through project based instruction within the masonry field.
Major Activities:
- Students will receive CareerSafe Certification.
-
Students
will
participate
in
a
project,
requiring
the
use
of
masonry
skills
along
with
the
following:
- Performing Entry-Level Brick Masonry
- Laying Brick Positions and Bond
- Laying Concrete Masonry Units
- Identifying and Mixing Masonry Cements
Assessment:
- Completion of CareerSafe Certification
- SkillsUSA assessment
Second Quarter
Objectives:
- Students will gain experience through project based instruction within the carpentry field.
Major Activities:
-
Students
will
participate
in
a
project,
requiring
the
use
of
carpentry
skills
along
with
the
following:
- Using Basic Carpentry Skills
- Framing a Floor
- Framing Walls
Assessment:
- Carpentry Project Rubric
Third Quarter
Objectives:
- Students will gain experience through project based instruction within the electrical field.
Major Activities:
-
Students
will
participate
in
a
project,
requiring
the
use
of
electrical
skills
along
with
the
following:
- Applying Basic Electrical Theory
- Selecting and Installing Conductors
Assessment:
- Electrical Project Rubric
Fourth Quarter:
Objectives:
- Students will gain experience through project based instruction within the carpentry field.
Major Activities:
-
Students
will
participate
in
a
project,
requiring
the
use
of
plumbing
skills
along
with
the
following:
- Applying Basic Math to the Plumbing Trade
- Performing Pipe Cutting and Joining
- Installing Waste and Soil Pipes
- Roughing-in Water Distribution Components
Assessment:
- Plumbing Project Rubric
Grading Factors: Students will need to successfully complete experiences related to 80% of all Task Competencies designated by the state for this course to attain a rating of competent.