Architecture and Construction
The Architecture and Construction Career Cluster focuses on designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining the built environment.
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Level 1
Principles of Construction
Principles of Architecture
Level 2
Construction Technology I
Level 3
Construction Technology II
Mill & Cabinetmaking Technology
Level 4
Practicum in Construction Technology
Practicum in Entrepreneurship
Career Preparation I
| HIGH SCHOOL / INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION | CERTIFICATE / LICENSE* | ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE | BACHELOR'S DEGREE | MASTER'S / DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCCER Carpentry, Level 1 & 2 | Certified Lead Carpenter | Carpentry/ Carpenter | Construction Science | Construction Management |
| NCCER Commercial Carpenter | Certified Installer | Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ||
| NCCER Core Curriculum | Certified Door Consultant | |||
| NCCER Construction Technology | Fluid Power Connector and Conductor |
| Occupations | Median Wage | Annual Openings | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters | $35,922 | 5,031 | 26% |
| Cost Estimators | $63,939 | 2,239 | 21% |
Work-Based Learning and Expanded Learning Opportunities
| Exploration Activities: | Work-Based Learning Activities: |
|---|---|
| Shadow a carpenter or millwright SkillsUSA |
Obtain an NCCER certification in Millwright Level 1 or Carpentry Level 1 |
The Carpentry program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities related to constructing, installing, or repairing structures and fixtures made of wood, such as concrete forms (including frameworks, partitions, joists, studding, rafters, and stairways). This program of study may also include exploration into installing, dismantling, or moving machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.
The Architecture and Construction Career Cluster focuses on designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining the built environment. Principles of Architecture provides an overview to the various fields of architecture, interior design, and construction management.
Course Information
| COURSE NAME | SERVICE ID | PREREQUISITES (PREQ) COREQUISITES (CREQ) |
GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principles of Construction |
13004220 (1 credit) | None | 9-12 |
| Principles of Architecture |
13004210 (1 credit) | None | 9-12 |
| Construction Technology I |
13005100 (2 credits) | None | 10-12 |
| Construction Technology II |
13005200 (2 credits) | PREQ: Construction Technology I |
11-12 |
| Mill & Cabinetmaking Technology |
13005300 (2 credits) | None | 10-12 |
| Practicum in Construction Technology |
13005250 (2 credits) 13005255 (3 credits) 13005260 (2 credits) 13005265 (3 credits) |
PREQ: Construction Technology ll, Building Maintenance Technology II, Electrical Technology II, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration Technology II, Plumbing Technology I, or Mill and Cabinetmaking Technology |
12 |
| Practicum in Entrepreneurship | N1303425 (2 credits) | None | 11-12 |
| Career Preparation I | 12701300 (2 credits) 12701305 (3 credits) |
None | 11-12 |