Introduction to Building Trades & Technology

This program offers an introduction to the building trades and related technologies with an overview of the industry and an in-depth look at topics such as general safety, use and care for tools, fasteners and adhesives, construction-related math and measuring skills, rigging techniques, and basic reading of construction drawings and plans. These concepts and skills form a solid foundation of any building trade career.

Program Objectives

After completing this program, learners will be able to:

• Describe the building trades and technology industry and associated career paths.
• Identify the professional skills required for success and career advancement in the industry.
• Complete basic measuring tasks and math calculations required in the building trades workplace.
• Explain the safety procedures and equipment commonly used in the building trades workplace.
• Explain the proper use, care, maintenance, and safety considerations for using common hand tools.
• Explain the proper use, care, maintenance, and safety considerations for using common power tools.
• Identify common rigging equipment and procedures used on a construction site.
• Read common construction drawings and plans.

Ready to Work (RTW) Job and Externship Placement Services

If you enroll and successfully complete this program you will have guaranteed access to our Ready to Work (RTW) Job and Externship Placement Services at no additional cost. Ready to Work (RTW) provides comprehensive career support services including: resume building, employer outreach, and individualized placement guidance.

Our RTW Job Placement Recruiters actively work with employers to place students in local employment opportunities on a daily basis.

However, if you choose the RTW Externship Placement (as opposed to Job Placement), please note the following requirements: *Please Note: You do not have to participate in the Ready to Work (RTW) Job or Externship Placement process to pursue national certifications that may be available once you successfully complete your program.