Construction Trades
Construction Trades
You will learn to:
- Masonry - learn bricklaying, blockwork, and stonemasonry including tools, safety practices, and construction standards
- Plumbing - learn plumbing codes, systems, tools, and materials, while gaining skills in pipe installation, maintenance, and repair
- Carpentry - learn plan reading, flooring systems, framing, and interior and exterior finishing
- Construction Business - acquire skills in the strategic, financial, and operational aspects of running a successful construction business
Description
Construction Services will introduce students to the fundamental principles of construction and prepare them for any entry level construction job. Focus will be given to the proper safety, identification, and use of tools and equipment. Students in this program will be introduced to construction fields of carpentry, masonry and plumbing. Construction Services combines classroom instruction with hands-on training as well as collaboration with other programs on real-world projects. As part of the hands-on training in this program, students will work on a modular house that will be sold in an auction when completed. The proper use of construction equipment, selection of materials, estimating, measuring, blueprint reading, and building code interpretation will be stressed along with the employability skills needed to work well with a construction crew. Students will have the opportunity to join the Career Tech SkillsUSA student organization and compete at the regional, state and national levels.
Employment Options
The following list is associated with the approved SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) for this program and does not necessarily represent immediate opportunities; additional training may be required for some options listed.
- Maintenance Technician
- Mason
- Framer
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer
- Carpenter
- Roofer
- Tiler/Flooring Installer
Approximate Pay Potential: $20-45 per hour
Who can attend?
Adult
High School
Where?
Lawton - Main Campus
Certification Outcomes:
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction 5303
- First Aid/CPR/AED – Adult-Pediatric 5310
- Forklift Certification 2410
- Rinnai Tankless Water Heater Certification(s)
Applying for this Program
Adult Student
Start Your Application Today!
Please download and read the Non-Medical Admission Booklet above then start your application below.
If you are applying as an ADULT STUDENT, please come to Student Resource Center at Great Plains Technology Center and meet with a Career Advisor to finalize your application.
Student Resource Center
Call: 580-250-5535
Email: studentresourcecenter@greatplains.edu
Walk-in or Postal:
Great Plains Technology Center
Attn: Student Resource Center
4500 SW Lee Blvd.
Building 100, Room 107
Lawton, OK 73505
High School Student
Start Your Application Today!
For more information, visit with your high school counselor, or use any forms of the communications below to schedule an appointment with a Career Counselor.
Student Resource Center
Call: 580-250-5535
Email: studentresourcecenter@greatplains.edu
Walk-in or Postal:
Great Plains Technology Center
Attn: Student Resource Center
4500 SW Lee Blvd.
Building 100, Room 107
Lawton, OK 73505
Tanner Biggs
Construction Trades Instructor
Contact:
Phone: 580-250-5651
Send Mr. Biggs a message.
Great Plains Technology Center
4500 SW Lee Blvd.
Lawton, OK 73505