Building Trades is a program designed for students interested in preparing for a career in carpentry or related fields. Students will have access to the latest in building technology and tools. The class will emphasize safety, skill development, and the proper use and care of hand, portable, and stationary power tools. Students will gain experience in building layout, rough and finish carpentry, estimating, blueprint reading, job site safety, quality workmanship, and customer service. Due to the nature of the work, students need to have strong basic math skills such as multiplication, division, fractions, and addition and subtraction, as they are used daily. Students in the program construct an energy-efficient spec house on-site over two years. 

Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity are a plus, as students will be climbing ladders, carrying heavy materials and equipment, as well as utilizing hand and stationary power tools. Students will regularly be standing, lifting, reaching, lifting, and working independently or collaboratively. They will experience building onsite and/or offsite which will involve dressing for all weather conditions. Students must display a commitment to safe behavior in the shop and while using power tools and equipment. 

*This program accepts students in grades 10-12*