Construction Trades
Instructor:
Holly Watson
Para-Professional:
Course Description:
In conjunction with Muskegon Habitat For Humanity, students build a house from site preparation to completion. Learn to use the tools, equipment, and technology as it applies to excavating, pouring footings, laying blocks, framing, roofing, pouring & finishing concrete, siding, heating & ductwork, wiring, plumbing, painting, cabinet installation, countertop laminating, deck construction, brickwork and finish carpentry for a house. Safety is emphasized as well as blueprint reading and building codes. Good paying jobs can be found in almost any area of the construction industry. Prior coursework in architectural drawing and industrial arts is helpful and basic measurement math skills are needed.
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Student Quotes:
"I learned so much in this class that I can take with me and use in my future. Whether I pursue a construction career or not, these are skills I can later use in life. I loved the hands-on experience and being able to drive by and say,"I built that house."
- Construction Trades student, 2007-08
"I liked the teachers and fellow students. The hands-on way things were taught made it easy to learn."
- Construction Trades student, 2006-07
