Construction Technologies

Teacher: Mr. Kris Klindt

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Construction Technologies program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to residential and commercial building construction and remodeling. The Construction Technologies program includes instruction in construction equipment and safety; site preparation and layout; construction estimating; blueprint reading; building codes; framing; masonry; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; electrical and mechanical systems; interior and exterior finishing; and plumbing.

The Construction Technologies instructional program prepares students for entry-level employment, further training, and/or post-secondary education for these and other occupations: Nonresidential Building Construction, Residential Building Construction, Building Equipment Contractor, Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors, Other Specialty Trade Contractors, Building Finishing Contractor, Utility System Construction, Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services, Executive Support, Legislative Support, Other General Government Support, Metal Ore Mining, Administration of Economic Program, Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Land Subdivision, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, Remediation and Other Waste Management Services, Water, Sewage and Other Systems.

INDUSTRY CREDENTIALS: The following credentials have been approved for the A-F CCR and are CTED eligible for the Construction Technologies instructional program:

• Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) - Level 1 Apprentice Electrician Pre-Apprenticeship
• National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) - Construction Technologies
• National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) - Core
• National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) - Building Performance
• National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) - Multimeter
• National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) - Precision Measuring
• OSHA 10 - Construction Industry
• Career Connections Level - 1
• Career Connections Level - 2
• Career Connections Level - 3 Commercial Construction
• Career Connections Level - 3 Residential Construction

CTSO: SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. We help each student excel. A nonprofit national education association, SkillsUSA serves middle school, high school, and college/postsecondary students preparing for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations. SkillsUSA Arizona has over 15,000 members. For more information, go to www.skillsusaaz.org.