Construction Technology

Success Indicators

Success Indicators are recommendations of benchmarks that students should have to be successful when enrolled in this Career & Technical Education course.

Center-Wide Success Indicators

• Regular Attendance
• Shows Initiative
• Willingness to Learn
• Credit Healthy
• Transportation: Students may have the opportunity to participate in work-based learning experiences, which would require the student to provide transportation to and from the work site.

Program-Specific Success Indicators

• Academic
  • Reading: Grade level reading ability is recommended.
  • Writing: Ability to write at grade level.
  • Math: Basic Math skills required.  Recommended that the student has taken and passed Algebra 1 and Geometry. Students should be able to do simple Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division without a calculator, including fractions. The ability to read a tape measure down to the 16th of an inch is helpful.
  • Memorization/Note Taking: Good note-taking ability is helpful.
• Physical Requirements
  • Physical: Able to lift up to 20 pounds or more.
  • Clothing/Special Equipment: Must wear appropriate clothing for lab exercises.  This includes pants (no holes or frays that could be flammable)and closed-toe shoes that are leather (do not need to be steel-toe toe but must be fire resistant).
  • Fine Motor Skills/Coordination: Hand/eye coordination is necessary, must have the ability to stand and/or walk for 2-3 hours at a time.
  • Spatial/Social Awareness: Observation of surroundings, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are suggested. Able to work in varying climates where dust and loud noises are present.
• Other Requirements
  • Safety: Must follow all safety rules in class and pass all safety tests at 100%.
  • Work Ethics: Recommended to have strong work ethics and be able to follow directions.
  • Computer Skills: Basic operations of computers is a benefit.

Careers

• Construction Manager
• Crane Operator
• HVAC
• Bricklayer/Stonemason
• Electrician
• Carpenter
• Building Inspector
• Civil Engineer

Additional Information on Careers, Wages and More

Articulated College Credits

Students must complete a full year (2 semesters) in the program earning a B (3.0) or higher grade each semester to be eligible

Current List of Articulated College Credits

Embedded High School Credits

Career center programs offer the student the opportunity to receive high school academic credit upon program completion. Students MUST be a program completer to earn these credits. A program completer is defined as a student who has completed all 12 segments of the curriculum AND earned a 2.0 (C) or higher GPA per semester in the program. Credits are granted by the student's local high school and determined by their counselor.

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Centerwide

• Regular Attendance
• Shows Initiative
• Willingness to Learn
• Credit Healthy
• Review the Ionia County Career Center Student Handbook
• Review the Success Indicators (listed under each program) for detailed program-specific information on what your student needs to succeed in this program.
• If your student is interested in a Work-Based Learning Internship opportunity during the school year (subject to instructor approval), please review the Work-Based Learning Manual (located under ‘Internship’).

Before the School Year Begins

• Dress Code Requirements: To ensure safety in the lab, students must follow the dress guidelines below:
  • Wear closed-toe leather shoes or boots (steel-toe not required).
  • No athletic wear in the lab. Jeans  or khakis without rips, frays, or holes are required for the lab
• It is recommended that students have a set of clothes ready that meet these safety guidelines each day they attend the program.

After the School Year Begins

• Regular Attendance: Consistent attendance is essential for hands-on learning, skill development, and staying current with the course content.
• All students will complete OSHA 10 Construction Safety and Health.
• Students will work on projects both as individuals and as a team, so good communication skills will be necessary and mimics a construction site.

Additional Information

• Safety glasses will be provided for all students. If a student wants a specific pair of glasses they can purchase them but they must be Z87+ rated and inspected by the instructor.
• All tools will be provided for the students, but they can bring their own if they choose. The student is responsible for their own tools, and no replacements will occur.

Credentials/Certifications Available

• OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety and Health by Career Safe Online
• OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety and Health by Career Safe Online
• Carpenters International Training Fund (CITF) - Level 3 Residential Construction byCarpenters International Training Fund (CITF)