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Residential & Commercial Construction Pathway

BENEFITS OF TAKING THIS PATHWAY

BENEFITS OF TAKING THIS PATHWAY

The RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION PATHWAY is a set of 2 courses in the Building and Construction Trades industry sector.
In all Career Technical Education (CTE) courses you can expect: Rigorous Academics, Technical Mastery & Professional Skills.
The courses need to be accomplished in succession with a C- or better in the capstone course in order to be considered a pathway completer. Additional participation in the Career Technical Student Organization is encouraged. Possible certifications to be earned in the pathway courses: CPR/First Aid Red Cross Certification, Power Tool Safety Certification & OSHA Safety Certificate.
 
A strong demand for workers continues in the Building Trades and Construction industry sector, and that demand increases as populations, businesses, and local economies expand. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction is among the top ten of the nation’s industries, constituting almost 5 percent of the total national gross domestic product. In California, the long-term (2004–16) occupational projection for the Building Trades and Construction industry includes a need to fill 17,790 new jobs and provide 17,920 replacement workers as members of the current workforce retire or leave. In some trades in the state, an increase of more than 30 percent in the number of available jobs is expected over the next 10 years. Nationally, more than one million construction jobs will be created over the next decade, with job categories ranging from laborers to engineers to contractors.
 
In Building Trades and Construction industry sector classes, activities range from general or exploratory skills to job-specific skills that prepare students to select and pursue career paths through postsecondary training, work experience education, apprenticeships, and postsecondary education. The classes incorporate and apply academic core content to career-related education. These interdisciplinary approaches provide students with strong foundation skills and advanced skills in the career field of their choice, allowing students to exit programs and enter occupations directly or pursue further specialty training. 
SUMMARY OF COURSES

SUMMARY OF COURSES

Building Industry Technology Academy Level 1
Year: 9 - 12
RCHS Graduation Requirement: Elective
UC/CSU - G
(Bryte Campus) 
Dual Enrollment: College credit course (final course grade must be ≥80%)
This is a training program which combines classroom work in unpaid, on-the-job experience related to careers with construction. The class will include hands-on experience in solar design and installation of photovoltaic panels in addition to carpentry/framing, electrical, construction laborer, painting, etc. Students will have the opportunity to participate in an installation of solar panels on a home in West Sacramento.

Building Industry Technology Academy Level 2
Year: 10 - 12
RCHS Graduation Requirement: Elective
UC/CSU - G
(Bryte Campus) 
Prerequisite: Building Industry Technology Academy Level 1
Dual Enrollment: College credit course (final course grade must be ≥80%)
An advanced construction training program which combines classroom work in unpaid, on-the-job experience related to careers with construction. The class will include advanced techniques in solar energy design, carpentry and framing, electrical, construction labor, painting, etc. Students have the opportunity to participate in an installation of solar panels on a home in West Sacramento. Graduating students explore apprenticeship opportunities with local unions.
POTENTIAL CAREERS

POTENTIAL CAREERS

High School Diploma 2 Year College Degree 4 Year College Degree
Carpenter Apprentice Electronic Technician Quality Control Manager
Cabinetmaking Apprentice Maintenance Supervisor Environmental and Safety Manager
Machine Operator HVAC Technician Product Designer
Draftsperson Environmental Materials Technician Manufacturing Engineer
Electrical Repair Person CAD Technician Construction Manager
Electronic Equipment Installer Building Constructor Building Inspector
Maintenance Technician Cabinetmaking Architect
Laborer Furniture Maker Engineer
  Iron Worker Designer
  Heavy Construction Journeyman Building Trades Instructor
  Plumber Business Owner
  Contractor  
  Computerized Numerical Control Tech