Building Trades
Students in the Construction and Design Cluster learn hands-on skills in the various aspects of construction trade. The program builds a home in the Turner community every two years and trains students in skills to be successful in establishing a base knowledge for working in the architecture and construction field.
For additional information, please review this CTE Career Cluster on KSDE's website.
| COURSE | GRADES | PREREQUISITE | LEVEL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpentry I* | 9 - 12 | None | Technical |
| Woodworking Principles | 10 - 12 | Carpentry I | Technical |
| Carpentry II | 10 - 12 | Carpentry I | Application |
| Research and Design in Building | 10 - 12 | Carpentry I | Application |
| Electrical and Security Systems | 10 - 12 | Carpentry I | Application |
| Plumbing Technology | 10 - 12 | Carpentry I | Application |
| Comprehensive Work Experience in Architecture & Construction | 10 - 12 | Carpentry I | Application |
*Students can earn college credit for this course starting in grade 10.
Optional Courses in the Construction and Design Pathway
| COURSE | GRADES | PREREQUISITE | LEVEL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Math | 10 - 12 | Carpentry I | N/A |
building trades house
Every two years, the Building Trades program builds a house from blueprint to sale in the Turner community.