IS BUILDING TRADES FOR YOU?
Would you like to...
- Construct a wide variety of projects from blueprint to completion
- Explore and develop techniques in heavy equipment operations, masonry, plumbing, carpentry, electricity, and concrete
- Work extensively on community projects and job sites
In BUILDING TRADES you need to be/have:
- Willing to work outside regardless of weather conditions
- Inner drive
- Willing to work long hours when necessary
- Organized
- Good math skills
- Good work ethic
- Able to visualize blueprints/plans
IN BUILDING TRADES YOU WILL EARN CERTIFICATION IN:
- CPR/1st Aid
- OSHA 10
- Hilti
- Gastite/Flash shield
SKILLS TAUGHT IN BUILDING TRADES:
- Commercial Construction
- Metal Framing
- Acoustical ceilings
- Insulation
- Drywall
- Plumbing
- Masonry
- Heavy Equipment Fundamentals
- OSHA 10
- First Aid & CPR
- Site Layout
- Grade & Elevations
- Project Management
- Blueprint Reading
TYPICAL WAGES FOR JOBS IN THIS FIELD:
Building Inspector $53,180
Electrician $49,320
Mason $46,800
Heavy Equipment Operator $41,510
Crane/Tower Operator $46,450
* National Median Salaries
* Ohio Career Information System, 2010
* May require post-high school degrees
CAREER OPTIONS OPEN WITH THIS CERTIFICATION:
- Building Inspector
- Electrician
- Mason
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Cement Finisher
- Plumber
- Carpenter
- Pipe Fitter
CAREER OPTIONS WITH ADDITIONAL TRAINING / EDUCATION:
- A variety of careers which would build on a general knowledge of the Building Industry.
ARTICULATED AGREEMENTS