Building аnd Construction Trades
SAVA CTE 住宅 & Commercial Construction Pathway
建设1
建设1 emphasizes job site safety, practical working knowledge of tools and equipment use, an introduction to blueprints, and an overview of industry math. 在这门课, students will get to build projects such as a tiny house and Adirondack chairs. Students work with a local non-profit to donate their completed tiny house to a homeless veteran in need.
This course is articulated with Consumes River College 和他们的 Construction program.
建设2
建设2 provides students with in-depth analysis of the organization and structure of the construction industry and the many career choices the industry offers. Students examine emerging “green building” jobs, as well as other topics in sustainability. Students become team leaders when building tiny houses and compete in a shed building competition.
Prerequisite: 建设1
建设3
在这门课, students will build upon the skills learned in 建设1 and 2, learning how to read drawings, frame, 屋顶, 挂窗户, 和安装太阳能, insulate and drywall. Students also learn to texture and paint, as well as cut and install baseboards. Students taking this course lead a team of students building a tiny house and enter an annual shed building competition at Consumnes River College hosted by the Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange. Upon completion of this course, students are ready for entry-level employment in the construction industry.
Prerequisite: 建设2
C.R.E.A.T.E. (Construction Redevelopment Engineering Architecture Trade Education)
在这门课, students create a building design based on an official request for proposal provided by the Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange. Students work together as a team to complete a needs assessment, 一个成本估算, 网站计划, a physical model and complete a final presentation in front of industry judges and compete against other local high school teams. This course is a year-long commitment and also includes creating resumes and participation in field trips to job sites.
SMUD
在这门课, students learn about energy efficiency and careers associated with the energy industry. Students spend time in their class learning about the principles of electricity, using tools to measure energy consumption and calculating savings. Part of this program requires students to conduct an energy efficiency audit of a local business. Students write a report that provides the business with energy saving recommendations that can reduce their bill and improve the environment. The students also meet with a SMUD representative to review their findings.
Women in Construction
This course prepares young women for a high-skill, high-w年龄 career in the construction industry, while promoting teamwork and leadership skills. Students will learn basic construction math and measurement skills, receive an introduction to green building, explore topics such as job site safety and learn to use hand and power tools.
