Building & Construction Trades Sector
This sector provides a foundation in the Building and Construction Trades industry for secondary students in California. Students engage in an instructional program that integrates academic and technical preparation and focuses on career awareness, career exploration, and skill preparation in the Building and Construction Trades industry. The sector encompasses four career pathways: Cabinetry, Millwork, and Woodworking; Engineering and Heavy Construction; Mechanical Systems Installation and Repair; and Residential and Commercial Construction. These pathways emphasize processes, systems, and the way in which structures are built. The knowledge and skills are acquired in a sequential, standards-based pathway program that integrates hands-on, project-based, and work-based instruction. Standards included in the Building and Construction Trades sector are designed to prepare students for technical training, postsecondary education, and entry to a career.
Residential & Commercial Construction Pathway
The construction pathway introduces students to the fundamentals of construction safety, design, technology, and tools involved in the construction and repair of houses, buildings, and other structures. Students learn to apply engineering principles, techniques, handle equipment, and follow standard building procedures as a team. The skills you learn in this pathway provide a great entry to careers such as Building Inspector, Equipment Operator, Heavy Duty Repair Person, Dredge Operator, Drywall Installers, Electricians, and Carpenters.
