Building & Construction
Building & Construction
The Building and Construction Career Technical Education (CTE) program at Desert Oasis High School provides students with hands-on training in essential trade skills, including safety, tool usage, blueprint reading, and framing. This comprehensive pathway prepares learners for high-demand careers in the construction industry by blending rigorous technical instruction with real-world, practical applications.
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Courses Offered
- Building & Construction Technology I
- Building & Construction Technology II
- Building & Construction Technology Advanced Study
Building & Construction Technology I
This one-year course introduces students to the construction industry. A hands-on approach will provide students with an understanding of the construction industry, which includes safety, blueprint reading, finish carpentry, framing, fundamental design techniques, identifying material properties and hardware, and applying basic principles of plumbing, electrical and manufacturing processes. This course fulfills one of the Arts/Humanities/CTE credits required for high school graduation.
Prerequisite: None
Course Fee: $40
Building & Construction Technology II
This one-year completer course is designed for students who have successfully completed Building and Construction Technology I. Areas of emphasis include the use of power tools, fundamental design techniques, manufacturing processes, framing systems and exterior finish applications. This course fulfills one of the Arts/Humanities/CTE credits required for high school graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Building and Construction Technology I
Course Fee: $40
Building & Construction Technology Advanced Study
This one-year completer course is designed for students who have successfully completed Building and Construction Technology I. Areas of emphasis include the use of power tools, fundamental design techniques, manufacturing processes, framing systems and exterior finish applications. This course fulfills one of the Arts/Humanities/CTE credits required for high school graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Building and Construction Tech II and teacher recommendation
Course Fee: $40