Building Construction Technologies I460401

Instructor: Mr. Jimmy Lundy

          The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the building construction industry.  This program focuses on broad, transferable skills, stresses the understanding of all aspects of the building construction industry, and demonstrates such elements of the industry as planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues, and health, safety, and environmental issues.

     This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of two occupational completion points.  The recommended sequence allows students to complete specified portions of the program for employment or to remain for advanced training.  A student who completes the applicable competencies at the first occupational completion point may either continue with the training program or terminate as an occupational completer.

     Classroom, shop, and laboratory activities are an integral part of this program.  These activities include instruction in the use of the safety procedures, tools, equipment, materials, and processes found in the industry.  Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students in the chosen occupation.

     In accordance with Rule 6A-10.040, FAC, the minimum basic-skills grade levels required for adult vocational students to complete this program are: Mathematics 9.0, Language 9.0, Reading 9.0.  These grade-level numbers correspond to grade-equivalent scores obtained on one of the state-designated basic-skills examinations.  If a student does not meet the basic-skills level required for completion of the program, remediation should be provided concurrently through Vocational Preparatory Instruction (VPI).  Please refer to the Rule for exemptions.