Principles of Architecture

Course Description: Principles of Architecture provides an overview to the various fields of architecture, interior design, and construction management. Achieving proficiency in decision making and problem solving is an essential skill for career planning and lifelong learning. Students use self-knowledge, education, and career information to set and achieve realistic career and educational goals. Job-specific training can be provided through training modules that identify career goals in trade and industry areas. Classroom studies include topics such as safety, work ethics, communication, information technology applications, systems, health, environment, leadership, teamwork, ethical and legal responsibility, employability, and career deveolopment and include skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, and reading technical drawings.

Building Maintenance Technology I

Course Description: In Building Maintenance Technology I, students will gain knowledge and skills needed to enter the field of building maintenance as a building maintenance technician or supervisor a foundation for a postsecondary degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Additionally, students will learn methods for repair and installation of drywall, roof, and insulation systems.

Plumbing Technology I

Course Description: In Plumbing Technology I, students will gain knowledge and skills needed to enter the industry as a plumbing apprentice, building maintenance technician or supervisor, and prepare for a postsecondary degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in industry workplace basics and employer/customer expectations, including:

• how to use a plumbing code book

• how to identify and use power and hand tools

• how to be safe on the jobsite when using hand and power tools

• how to apply basic plumbing mathematics and plumbing drawing

• how to identify, fit and use plastic, copper, cast iron, carbon steel, and corrugated stainless steel pipe

In addition, students will be introduced to gas, drainage, and water supply systems and continue their knowledge of workplace basics and green technologies.

Plumbing Technology II

Course Description: In Plumbing Technology II, students will gain the advanced knowledge and skills needed to enter the industry as a plumber, building maintenance technician or supervisor, and prepare for a postsecondary degree in mechanical engineering. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in plumbing codes, industry workplace basics, and employer/customer expectations, including tool and jobsite safety, advanced plumbing mathematics, commerical drawings, basic electricity, hanger installation, supports and structural penetrations, roof drains, fixture installation, valves and faucets, and oxy-fueled safety. Students will also learn about setup, cutting, brazing and welding water system sizing; gas, drain, waste and vent installation and testing; and water heater installation.