Summary:

Building Trades is a two year program open to all students in their junior or senior year.
This program is designed to prepare students to enter directly into the construction field or continue their education at a post-secondary level.
Students build small projects and also work as a team to build full-scale projects in the career center.
Students will also use their skills to work on service projects in the local community.
Learn the fundamentals of residential carpentry and participate in the construction of a new house on site, as well as learn the skills to rehabilitate an existing house.
Gain experience in wall, ceiling and roof framing, exterior finishing, trimming, windows and doors, insulation and floor systems

Objectives:
- To develop skills in the use of tools and equipment common to a carpenter, mason and plumber.
- To develop an understanding of common structures, their parts and relationships to each other.
- To develop an understanding of the theoretical aspects of carpentry, masonry and plumbing.
- To develop positive work habits which include responsibility, following instructions and the ability to work with others.
- To develop job seeking/employability skills necessary to succeed in the working world.

Orleans/Niagara BOCES

Building Trades