Building Construction/Home Building
 INSTRUCTOR:Jim Yates, Robert Steele
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This capstone course is designed to provide students with practical hands-on experience in new home construction. Classes are held at a building site within the Salt Lake City School District. Course content includes: basic wall construction, insulation, dry wall installation, painting, siding applications, concrete laying, floor applications and development of workplace problem solving techniques. Students ay register for two or more hours of participation.
KEY SKILLS
- Applied mathematics
- Proper tool use and safety
- Attitude to work well with others
- Basic wall, roof and floor layout
| CAREER PATH | | RELATED JOBS | EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK | APPROX. SALARY | | Carpenter | Very Good | $12.00-$15.86 hr. | | Carpenter's Helper | Average | $6.00-$7.00 hr. | | Drywall Installer | Good | $14.00-$15.00 hr. | | Concrete Finisher | Average | $12.00-$13.60 hr. | | Carpet / Vinyl Installer | Limited | piecework | | Siding Installer | Limited | piecework | | Painter | Good | $11.77-$15.72 hr. | | Roofer | Limited | $12.98-$15.00 hr. | | Telemeter | Limited | $15.00-$17.00 hr. |
 JOB SHADOWING
Available in plumbing, heating, air and electrical though the construction trade is on-site.
INTERNSHIPS
Due to state regulations, available only to students 18 years of age or older.
APPRENTICESHIPS
Are available to students 18 years or older through the Association of General Contractors for carpentry, heavy equipment operator, cement mason, electrician and truck driver.
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