2209 | Principles of Construction: 5 credits – grades 9, 10, 11, 12 – Fine & Applied Arts – no prerequisite
Principles of Construction is a foundational course in the Architecture & Construction cluster covering essential knowledge, skills, and concepts required for careers in construction. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to describe various construction fields and outline the steps necessary to advance in specific construction careers. Students will be able to employ tools safely and interpret construction drawings to complete projects demonstrating proper measurement and application of mathematical concepts. Standards in this course also include an overview of the construction industry and an introduction to building systems and materials.
2230 | Construction Technology: 5 credits – grades 10, 11, 12 – Fine & Applied Arts – prerequisite: Principles of Construction
This is the foundation course to basic residential construction. Students will demonstrate competencies that are nationally recognized by the construction industry. Students will learn and practice structural framing of floors, walls, ceilings, and roofs. This course also includes the use of basic construction tools and machinery, applied math, and an introduction to blueprint reading. This course teaches students industry safety including the use of all machines and tools.
2282 | Woodworking Technology A: 5 credits – grades 9, 10, 11, 12 – Fine & Applied Arts – prerequisite: Principles of Construction, Fee: $25
This course provides an overview of the planning, design, layout, and technical drawing interpretation for practical use in woodworking, cabinetmaking, and mill working. Different cabinet and furniture styles used, various wood products and materials, and proper tool selection may also be covered. Students will be introduced to the different construction processes in the cabinetmaking, furniture making, and millwork industries. Students will learn about measurement, layout, shop drawings and cutting lists. They will gain a basic understanding of the various kinds of materials used in the industry. Students will learn to use selected woodworking tools and machinery. Correct and safe use of tools and equipment is emphasized. The construction of several projects will develop students woodworking skills.
2233 | Woodworking Technology B: 5 credits – grades 10, 11, 12 – Fine & Applied Arts – prerequisite: Woodworking Technology A, Fee $25
This course provides an overview of the planning, design, layout, and technical drawing interpretation for practical use in woodworking, cabinetmaking, and mill working. Different cabinet and furniture styles used, various wood products and materials, and proper tool selection may also be covered. Students will be introduced to the different construction processes in the cabinetmaking, furniture making, and millwork industries. Students will learn about measurement, layout, shop drawings and cutting lists. They will gain a basic understanding of the various kinds of materials used in the industry. Students will learn to use selected woodworking tools and machinery. Correct and safe use of tools and equipment is emphasized. The construction of several projects will develop students woodworking skills.
2237 | Woodworking Technology II A: 5 credits – grades 10, 11, 12 – Fine & Applied Arts – prerequisite: Woodworking Technology B, Fee $25
Woodworking Technology IIA provides continuing instruction in woodworking with a blend of historic and modern technology skills. This course includes in-depth instruction of hand tools, power tools, custom made tools, advanced woodworking techniques, drafting and wood science.
2282W | Woodworking Technology (Women): 5 credits – grades 9, 10, 11, 12 – Fine & Applied Arts – prerequisite: Principles of Construction, Fee $25
This section of Production Systems - Woods is for students who are more comfortable learning to use tools in an environment where women are the majority. These students will demonstrate safety and production on each woodworking machine. With this knowledge they will construct a variety of projects that will exhibit their woodworking skills. This course will benefit women interested in wood working and manufacturing.
2223 | Architecture: 5 credits – grades 10, 11, 12 – Fine & Applied Arts – prerequisite: Mechanical Drafting 1, Fee $25
Architecture is designed for advanced drafters to develop skills in the field of architectural engineering. This class will offer the experience in the development and design of structures using architectural design software. Students will develop drafting skills through reading architectural blue prints and generating floor plans for real world applications.
2288 | Construction Systems 1/Geometry in Construction: 10 credits – grades 10, 11, 12 – Fine & Applied Arts – prerequisite: Principles of Construction, Algebra 1. Fee $25
Geometry in construction is an integrated class that teaches all the concepts and standards of a normal geometry class in addition to the design, planning, and construction skills of a construction systems class. This is done by building a house for a family in need, on the school site, while learning the math necessary to complete the project. This contextualized learning enables students to immediately apply the learning they have from the classroom in an authentic, humanitarian project that both motivates and challenges all students to apply their learning every day. The geometry curriculum that will be used will cover the same topics that a normal geometry class would cover, but in a slightly different order so that each topic occurs at a point in time that coincides with the construction work that is going on for the house. This creates a pragmatic need, each day, for the learning at hand which motivates students in both arenas. Throughout the duration of the course, students will be engaged in smaller projects that scaffold their understanding of math, construction, and the community at large. These smaller projects will focus on highlighting communication skills, team work skills, community involvement, and excellence in building and mathematical problem solving. At FCHS: This course is by recommendation only and will be double blocked with Geometry & by teacher recommendation.
7851CEFRHS | FRCC Introduction to Construction (CON110): 5 credits – grades 10, 11, 12 – Fine & Applied Arts – prerequisite: Instructor Approval, CON 1010 Fee: $25
This course explores the expanding array of careers within the construction industry. Students will be exposed to the construction industry through job site tours, hands-on experience, and classroom activities. Math and science application will be established through the academic integration of job site technical skills and classroom theory. Students will also be required to pass OSHA Certification Test.
1774 | Work-based Learning: Construction: Various credits – grades 10, 11,12 – Elective – no prerequisite
Students build on prior knowledge and skills in the program of study to further develop and apply employability and technical skills that prepare them for success in future career and postsecondary education. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills in supervised practical experience on the job or in a classroom based job environment. A personalized learning plan is a requirement of this course.
See Counselor | Futures Lab: Design Build: Various credits – grades 10, 11, 12 – Various Graduation Requirements – no prerequisite
Learners will focus on the fundamentals of design theory, architectural hand-drafting skills, and proper safety precautions. After learning how to conceptualize and design small buildings and parks, they'll research how to build them! Students will take field trips to construction sites and design firm studios to help inform their own builds. See Futures Lab Website for more details.