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Electrical Construction

Heating Ventilation and Air-Conditioning

Carpentry

Landscaping

Masonry

Welding

Drafting

 

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Career Path to Construction

 

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 ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION

 

Electrical Construction instructs the student in layout, assembly, installation, and testing electrical fixtures and methods of wiring using local and National Electrical Codes.

Electrical Construction is approved as a Completer Program (a graduation requirement option).

Electrical Construction may grant 10 student service learning hours per level.

Instructor: Carroll Warner- ccwarne@carrollk12.org 

Major Units of Study

• Study of electrical theory
• Identification and use of electrical tools and materials
• Preparation of electrical connections
• Development of skills related to commercial and residential wiring
• Blueprint reading
• Study of electric motor control
•  Commercial Wiring
• Electrical Connection
• Electric Motor Control
• Electrical Theory
• Identification of Electrical Tools and Materials
• National Electric Code

 

Career Specific Electives

• Math beyond Algebra II
• Agricultural Mechanical Technology
• Business Communications & Keyboarding
• Public Speaking
• Technical Drawing I and II
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Continuing Education Opportunities:

• College 
• Electrical Apprenticeship
• Trade/Technical Schools

Career Opportunities

• Electrical Contractor
• Electrical Foreman
• Electrician Helper
• Electrical Inspector
• Electrical Supervisor

 

For more information about careers in the electrical construction  field, please check out this link to the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Electricians

 

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HEATING, VENTILATION, & AIR-CONDITIONING

The HVAC program prepares students for careers in air-conditioning, heating, refrigeration, and sheet metal fabrication.

Environmental Systems is approved as a Completer Program (a graduation requirement option).

Environmental Systems may grant 10 student service learning hours per level.

Instructor: Charles Colson - cacolso@carrollk12.org

 

  

Career Specific Electives:

• Foreign Language (2)
• Electronics
• Technical Drawing  & CADD
• Manufacturing & Construction Technologies
• Power, Energy, & Transportation Technologies Recommended Career-Related Courses:
• Math elective beyond Algebra II
• Electronics
• Manufacturing & Construction Technologies
• Public Speaking
• Technical Drawing I and II
• Business Communications and Keyboarding

Major Units of Study:

• Installation and maintenance of oil, gas, electric, and heat pump forced air-heating systems
• Mechanics of compressors
• Understanding the role of condensers and evaporators
• Measurement of electrical components
• Electric motors
• Residential air-conditioning systems
• Refrigerant recovery
• Blueprint reading and wiring diagrams
• Compression / refrigeration cycle

   

   

Continuing Education Opportunities:

• Apprentice Programs
• Articulation: Receives Credit Toward Apprenticeship
• College
• Military Services

 

Career Opportunities:

• Licensed Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Specialist
• Licensed Plumber
• Maintenance Worker
• Military Service
• Oil Burner Mechanic
• Pipe Fitter
• Plumbing Inspector
• Sheet Metal Worker
• Steam Fitter
• Students have the Opportunity to become A.B.C. (Associated Builders and Contractors) Certified.

 

For more information about careers in the  HVAC  field, please check out this link to the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook.

HVAC Installers & Mechanics

 

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LANDSCAPE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Students in Landscape Design and Construction develop the knowledge and skills needed to complete a wide range of projects such as:

• Construction of walks, patios, retaining walls and decorative water features
• Design and installation of landscape areas such as trees, shrubs, turf areas and beds
• Maintenance of landscaped areas

Landscaping is approved as a Completer Program (a graduation requirement option).

Instructor: Roland Backhaus - rcbackh@crrollk12.org

 

 

Specific Career Electives:

• Chemistry 2
• Accounting I
• Business Principles & Practices
• Intro to Agriscience Technology
• Foreign Language (2)
• Horticulture
• Landscaping
• Leadership Development
• Marketing
• Technical Drawing & CADD

Major Units of Study:

• Computer Designing
• Installation of Landscape Features
• Landscape Design
• Plant Identification
• Safe Equipment Operation

Continuing Education Opportunities:

• College
• Military Services
• On-the-job Training Career Opportunities:
• Forester
• Horticulturist
• Landscape Architect

For more information about careers in the Landscaping field, please check out this link to the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Landscape Architects

 

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MASONRY AND CONSTRUCTION

In the hands-on Masonry Program, students learn to construct interior and exterior walls, columns, doorways, window openings, fireplaces, chimneys, foundations, patios and sidewalks from brick, concrete block and stone. They learn to mix/spread mortar, set-up scaffolding, read blueprints and plans, and estimate materials needed for a project.

Students are also trained to lay-out buildings on footings and establish grades using a surveying transit. Upon completion of the Masonry Program, students are qualified for full-time employment programs in the construction field.

Masonry is approved as a Completer Program (a graduation requirement option).

Masonry may grant 10 student service learning hours per level.

Instructor: Mike Campanile- mfcampa@carrollk12.org 

 

Various projects completed by level II seniors for their senior projects.
Student built brick oven that was purchased by a local homeowner
Student built exterior fireplace being belivered and set  into place.
Our Open House project: A miniture golf course, 2007 Masonary Open
Our Open House project: A miniture golf course, 2008 Masonary Open
Student leveling his work

 Career Specific Electives:

• Foreign Language (2)
• Electronics
• Technical Drawing  & CADD
• Manufacturing & Construction Technologies
• Power, Energy, & Transportation Technologies
• Accounting I
• Agricultural Mechanical Technology
• Business Principles & Practices

 

Major Units of Study:

• Basic Hand Tools
• Construction of arches
• Brick Veneering
• Building Brick/Block Leads or Corners
• Preparing Foundations, Footings and Waterproofing
• Setting up scaffolding
• Laying brick to the line
• Stonework/layout work
• Blueprint reading
• Estimating

Continuing Education Opportunities:

• Apprentice Programs
• College
• On-the-job Training
• Trade and Technical Schools Career Opportunities:
• Brick Layer
• Contractor
• Estimator
• Foreman
• Mason Tender
• Masonry Contractor
• Renovation Specialist
• Self-employment
• Stone Mason
• Students have the opportunity to become A.B.C. (Associated Builders and Contractors) Certified.

For more information about careers in the masonry field, please check out this link to the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook.

 

Mason

 

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CARPENTRY

 

Carpentry provides instruction in techniques used in commercial and residential construction. Students learn to cut, shape and fasten wood and other materials to build structures. The course will include all aspects of construction from vacant lot to the finished product.

Carpentry is approved as a Completer Program (a graduation requirement option)

Carpentry may grant 10 student service learning hours per level.

Instructor: Jon Mersinger- jdmersi@carrollk12.org

 

 Career Specific Electives:

• Foreign Language (2)
• Electronics
• Technical Drawing  & CADD
• Manufacturing & Construction Technologies
• Power, Energy, & Transportation Technologies

 

Major Units of Study:

• Floor framing and construction
• Roof framing and construction
• Blueprint reading
• Exterior and interior finishing
• Hand and power tools
• Wall and ceiling framing
• Wood building materials, fasteners, and adhesives

Continuing Education Opportunities:

• Apprentice Programs
• Articulation with Catonsville Community College
• College
• Military Services
• Technical Institutes Career Opportunities:
• Building Maintenance 
• Building Supply Salesperson
• Cabinet Maker
• Carpentry Technician
• Finish Carpenter
• Foreman
• Government Services
• Rough Carpenter
• Students have the opportunity to become A.B.C. (Associated Builders and Contractors) Certified.

 

For more information about careers in the carpentry field, please check out this link to the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Carpentry

 

• ABC, as the sole association in the United States devoted exclusive to protect the merit shop construction industry, truly represents the entire construction team. ABC members range from emerging companies to multi-billion-dollar international firms, and include general contractors, specialty contractors in all areas of construction, industry material and equipment suppliers and professionals. Because of the broad diversity of its membership, ABC offers a tremendous array of services and programs to meet the specific needs of its members.

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DRAFTING

Drafting gives students the opportunity to learn the proper use of drafting instruments, techniques, and the related theory necessary to prepare for involvement in drafting and related fields of employment.

Drafters prepare detailed drawings based on rough sketches, specifications, and calculations made by scientists, engineers, architects, and designers.

Drafting is approved as a Completer Program (a graduation requirement option).

Drafting may grant 10 student service learning hours per level.

Instructor: Michael Alban- mwalban@carrollk12.org

 

Career Specific Electives

• Electronics
• Graphics Communications
• Math elective beyond Algebra II
• Honors Commercial Art 
• Foreign Language  (2)
• 2D/3D Art
• Electronics
• Science Research
• Technical Drawing  & CADD

 

Major Units of Study:

• Architectural - Study of Residential Construction
• Civil - Study of Land Survey Construction
• Computer Aided Drafting
• Mechanical - Study of Technical Construction

 

Continuing Education Opportunities:

• Articulation with Carroll Community Colleges and York Technical Institute
• College
• Military Services

Career Opportunities:

• Cartographer
• Construction Consultant
• Drafter
• Project Manager
• Self-employment

 

 

For more information about careers in the drafting field, please check out this link to the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Drafter

 

 

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BUILDING MAINTENANCE

Building Maintenance is a course which gives instruction in basic procedures in carpentry, electrical construction, plumbing, drywall, painting, warehousing, grounds keeping, and janitorial services.

Building Maintenance is approved as a Completer Program (a graduation requirement option).

Instructor: Bryon Layman- bdlayma@carrollk12.org 

Career Specific Electives

• Electronics
• Manufacturing & Construction
• Technical Drawing I & CADD I
• Advanced Manufacturing & Construction Technologies

Major Units of Study:

• Basic Carpentry
   
• Basic Electrical Construction
   
• Basic Grounds Maintenance
   
• Basic Masonry
   
• Basic Plumbing
   
• Drywall
   
• Janitorial Service
   
• Painting

 

Continuing Education Opportunities:

• College
• Military Services
• Trade and Technical Schools Career Opportunities:
• Building Maintenance
• Supervisor
• Government Maintenance Supervisor
• Grounds Keeper
• Horticulture Clerk Worker
• Packaging Supervisor
• Shipping and Receiving
• Warehouse Supervisor

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