Construction

Air Conditioning Technology

The mission of the Air Conditioning Technology program is to prepare students for gainful employment in the heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry.  This program is designed to provide training in the repair, installation, maintenance of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.  It includes the study of theory and the development of skill through practical application.  Students learn skills needed to install and repair equipment ranging in size and complexity from small self-contained units to large commercial systems.
The course strives to develop in all students an understanding of the requirements and opportunities in the heating and air conditioning industry, the practice of safety habits, pride in workmanship, and an understanding of the principles and accepted practices of the heating and air conditioning trade.
In addition to classroom instruction, students are provided shop experiences designed to enhance their performance skills.

Construction Technology

The Construction Technology program consists of site layout with the transit level, concrete forms work, and building wood framework, including sub-flooring, sheathing, partitions, floor joists, studding, and rafters.  Students are taught proper installation of molding, wood paneling, cabinets window sashes, doorframes, doors, hardware and stairs.  Blueprint reading and mathematics are also taught.  Safety is stressed throughout the program.  Students will become skilled in the use of hand tools.  Interest and aptitude are characteristics which carpenters should have, along with manual dexterity, mechanical aptitude, and good form perception.  The ability to solve arithmetic problems quickly and accurately is also necessary.  A good sense of balance; good eye, hand and foot coordination; good physical condition for prolonged standing, climbing and bending are also essential characteristics.

Welding
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Welding occupations are primarily concerned with joining, surfacing, fabricating or repairing structures or parts made of metal or other weldable materials.  The skills and knowledge needed to determine the appropriate welding technique required for a specific project and to successfully perform that technique are gained through course work and practical experiences.
Options available in this program are Combination Welder, Diploma; and Certificates in ARC Welder, AWS National Skills Standards Level I, Gas Welder, Pipeline Welder, Production Line Welder, Tack Welder and Welders Helper.

*Reprinted by permission of American Welding Society.

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