Construction Trades
2-Year Program
Plattsburgh Campus & Mineville Campus
This technical training program uses a experiential approach to gaining marketable skills in the general industry of construction. Utilizing tools and materials found in the trade, young professionals will learn about carpentry, electrical, masonry, and plumbing. Emphasis is on the framing of a house using a “whole house” performance based approach, utilizing the most up-to-date practices in regard to health, safety and a green tomorrow. Curriculum components include new green energy building and testing standards. The knowledge and skills learned will enable the young professional to gain employment and advance quickly in the construction industry at the same time.
Course of Study
Residential Carpentry
- Blueprint reading
- Floor, Wall & Roof Frame Construction
- Floor, Wall and Roof Frame Layout
- Power tool use
- Roofing
- Siding
- Door and Window installation
- Finish and Trim work
- Cabinetry
Plumbing
- Blueprint reading
- Water service installation
- Appliance installation
- Supply line feed and branch systems
- Hydronic heating
- PEX, PVC, ABS, CPVC, PE,
Copper usage and sizing
- DWV installation
- Solvent Welds
- Soldering
Residential Electrical Construction
- Blueprint reading
- Electrical Theory
- Safety
- Service installation
- Rough in
- Trim Out
- Photovoltaic installation
Masonry
- Blueprint reading
- Foundation layout
- Footers and Forms
- Flat and vertical cement walls
- Brick and Block work
Certificates
- First Aid and CPR
- 10 hour OSHA
On-site Solar PV Lab
- Train & prepare PV installation
- Accreditation
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Program Highlights
- Hands-on Skills
- Carpentry
- Masonry
- Electrical
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Plumbing
- Trade Focus
- Worked Based Learning Experience
- Professional Portfolio
- Business Plan
Career Connections
- Contractor
- Lumber Mill Worker
- Union Apprentice
- Laborer
- Carpenter
- Framer
- Roofer
- Journeyman
- Building Analyst
Articulation Agreements
- Clinton Community College
- SUNY Alfred
- Hudson Valley Community College
- SUNY Delhi
Certifications
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- OSHA-10: Construction
- Dig Safe (Mineville Campus)
- Upstate Masonry Institute
- NWRC
Important Info
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