BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Building Construction I - HTC310 
Times Offered: 10:33am-12:03pm, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

The first year of the Building Construction program provides skill training in the area of residential and light commercial building construction. We begin with a respectful look at the understanding of Safety in the Building Construction Industry. Construction tools and equipment are then introduced to practice the many skills that are necessary for the residential construction career fields. Students perform measuring tasks and measurement computations. They also will learn and practice safe power and hand tool use. First year students build sawhorses, picnic tables, storage buildings as well as support the second year Building Construction program in some of their school year projects. Curricular components of the program include OSHA 10 training, reading project plans, understanding basic building materials, concrete, and wood framing of floors, walls, and roofs. 

Enduring Understandings: 
  • Students will understand that Safety is a real thing and must be respected at all cost across all areas of life. 
  • Students will understand that using a tool or piece of machinery well takes time and repetition to master. 
  • Students will understand that there are many things to learn within a project and part of the project is to figure out what those things are. 
Essential Questions: 
  • Why is safety in construction so important and without it nothing can be done? 
  • Why are there so many different tools and machinery within the world of Construction? 
  • How many different lessons can be taught from a building project?
Course Highlights 
  • Hands-on projects, using tools and applying the knowledge learned in class.
  • Learn skills that will last a lifetime
  • Regular participation of trade professionals to visit and share with students
Course Outcomes 
  • Ability to operate safely an array of building construction tools and machinery. 
  • OSHA-10 certification
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Building Construction II - HTC410
Times Offered: 9:00am - 10:30am
 
Second year students continue their experiences in light residential construction by extending their previously learned knowledge towards more challenging aspects of the industry. Students in year two explore new curricular components such as closing-in residential structures, windows and doors, interior finishes, trim, and insulation. Second year students are expected to be prepared with the correct work wear and personal protective equipment as they build projects at off-campus construction sites. Second year students are also expected to create digital portfolios, develop a resume, embark on career exploratory activities such as job shadows and internships, demonstrate strong attendance, and maintain excellent behavior as they represent the program in community projects and activities.



Enduring Understandings: 
  • Students will understand that the field of Building Construction is always changing and improving with technology and it is a lifelong pursuit learning new techniques, materials and best practices.
  • Students will understand the importance of Building Construction to the health of a community, protecting the health and wellness while providing comfort for its citizens.
  • Students will understand the importance of learning to work with all the different trades within the construction field. 
Essential Questions: 
  • What can students do to improve their network and industry connections to help prepare to enter the trade upon graduation from high school?
  • Why is it important for students to continue pursuing the trade and becoming the next generation of craftsmen?
  • How many different trades does a typical job-site require
Course Highlights 
  • Hands-on projects, using tools and applying the knowledge learned in class.
  • Field Sites, going off school property to work on real job
  • Learn skills that will last a lifetime
Course Outcomes 
  • OSHA-10 certification
  • CMCC – Intro to Hand and Power Tool Safety - 1 Credit
  • Vermont Technical College – 3 Credits
Ben Schneeweiss - Instructor
603-528-8693 ex. 4826
Are you interested in having the Huot work your next project? Please complete our Project Application (found below) for consideration.
Note: We are currently booking one-year out on projects.
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