Explore the many programs offered at CTC. Each program page includes a general description, virtual tour, curriculum courses, instructor contacts, and career pathways.
9th Grade
English (as required)
Math (as required)
Science (as required)
Social Studies (as required) Recommended Electives
Industrial Arts
Wood Shop
Drafting
11th Grade
English (as required)
Math (as required)
Science (as required)
Social Studies (as required)
Career-Tech Center Elective
Construction Trades
10th Grade
English (as required)
Math (as required)
Science (as required)
Social Studies (as required) Recommended Electives
Logic
CAD
Architectural Drafting
Industrial Arts
Principles of Technology
12th Grade
English (as required)
Math (as required)
Science (as required)
Social Studies (as required)
Career-Tech Center Elective
Construction Trades

PROGRAM SUCCESS INDICATORS
 

ACADEMIC

INTERPERSONAL

PROGRAM SPECIFIC

Linear measurement to 1/16"

Able to follow safety rules

Physically able

Add & subtract fractions

Work safely around power tools

Enjoy hands on work

Add, subtract, multiply, & divide whole numbers

Be able to work independently

Enjoy physical activity

Determine area of geometric shapes

Age-appropriate social skills

Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions

Calculate percentages

Consistent attendance

 

Functionally read and write

Positive attitude

 

 

Teamwork skills

 

 

Interest in program area

 

 

Willingness to work toward skill mastery

 

 

Able to follow directions

 

 
Career-Tech Center Curriculum

CONSTRUCTION TRADES

020 0000 Core A -Tools/Safety
020 0201 General Safety & Orientation
020 0202 Measuring/Layout
020 0203 Hand Tool Usage & ID
020 0204 Power Hand Tool Safety/Usage
020 0205 Stationary Power Tool Safety/Usage
020 0206 Ladders/Scaffolding
025 0000 Core B -Fasteners/Materials
025 0251 Fastener ID/Usage
025 0252 Anchors/Adhesives
025 0253 Structural Lumber
025 0254 Engineered Panels
025 0255 Engineered Lumber

030 0000 Core C -Masonry/Concrete
030 0301 Concrete Footings/Slabs
030 0302 Concrete Block Installation
030 0303 Brick Installation
030 0304 Building Layout

035 0000 Core D -Blueprint Reading/Building Codes
035 3501 Print Reading
035 3502 Material Take-offs
035 3503 Building Codes

040 0000 Core E -Floor Framing
040 0401 Floor Types
040 0402 Floor Layout
040 0403 Floor Construction

045 0000 Core F -Wall Framing
045 0451 Wall Parts
045 0452 Wall Layout
045 0453 Wall Construction
045 0454 Insulation/Ventilation

050 0000 Core G -Roof Framing
050 0501 Roof Types
050 0502 Roof Parts
050 0503 Rafters/Dormer Framing

055 0000 Core H -Exterior
055 0551 Window Types/Installation
055 0552 Exterior Doors
055 0553 Exterior Siding
055 0554 Soffit/Facia/Vinyl Siding Installation
055 0555 Aluminum Window Cladding
060 0000 Core I -Interior
060 0601 Insulation/Venting
060 0602 Drywall Material
060 0603 Drywall Installation
060 0604 Interior Doors/Case/Base
060 0605 Trim Take-offs
060 0606 Cabinets/Countertops
060 0607 Laminate Installation

065 0000 Core J- Flooring
065 0651 Wood Floors/Resilient Floors
065 0652 Ceramic Tile

070 0000 Core K -Stairways
070 0701 Stairway Layout/Construction
070 0702 Stairway Codes

075 0000 Core L- Roofing
075 0751 Roof Surfacing

100 0000 CONSTRUCTION LABORER
100 0020 Core A -Tools/Safety
100 0025 Core B -Fasteners/Materials
100 0040 Core E -Floor Framing
100 0045 Core F -Wall Framing
100 0050 Core G -Roof Framing

200 0000 DRYWALL LABORER
200 0020 Core A -Tools/Safety
200 0025 Core B -Fasteners
200 0035 Core D -Blueprint Reading/Building Codes
200 0040 Core E -Floor Framing
200 0045 Core F -Wall Framing
200 0050 Core G -Roof Framing
200 0055 Core H -Exterior
200 0060 Core I -Interior
200 0070 Core K -Stairways
200 0075 Core L -Roofing

300 0000 TRIM CARPENTER
300 0020 Core A -Tools/Safety
300 0025 Core B -Fasteners/Materials
300 0035 Core D -Blueprint Reading/Building Codes
300 0045 Core F -Wall Framing
300 0060 Core I -Interior
300 0065 Core J- Flooring

400 0000 DRYWALLER
400 0020 Core A -Tools/Safety
400 0025 Core B -Fasteners/Materials
400 0045 Core F -Wall Framing
400 0060 Core I -Interior

500 0000 MASON'S LABORER
500 0020 Core A -Tools/Safety
500 0025 Core B -Fasteners/Materials
500 0030 Core C -Masonry/Concrete

600 0000 ROOFER
600 0020 Core A -Tools/Safety
600 0025 Core B -Fasteners/Materials
600 0050 Core G -Roof Framing
600 0075 Core L -Roofing

700 0000 CERAMIC TILE HELPER
700 0020 Core A -Tools/Safety
700 0025 Coe B -Fasteners/Materials
700 0040 Core E -Floor Framing
700 0065 Core J- Flooring

800 0000 SIDING LABORER
800 0020 Core A -Tools/Safety
800 0025 Core B -Fasteners/Materials
800 0045 Core F -Wall Framing
800 0055 Core H -Exterior

999 0000 CAREER PREPARATION
999 0010 Goal-setting
999 0020 Career Planning Interview
999 0030 Work-based Opportunities
999 0040 Job Search
999 0050 Job Resume
999 0060 Letter Of Application
999 0070 Job Application
999 0080 Interview Process
999 0090 Using Portfolio For Interest And Competence
999 0100 Complete Interview Process
999 0110 Follow-up Letter
999 0120 Termination Letter
999 0130 Training Opportunities After High School
999 0140 Life-long Learning

Job Titles
Construction Laborer
Drywall Laborer
Trim Carpenter
Drywaller
Mason's Laborer
Roofer
Ceramic Tile Helper
Siding Laborer



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