Masonry III
DESCRIPTION: This course develops advanced technical aspects of Masonry with emphasis on development of skills introduced in Masonry II. The course content includes residential plans and drawing interpretation, residential masonry, grout and other reinforcement, and metalwork in masonry.Introductory skills for the Crew Leader are also introduced in this course. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced. This course helps prepare students for National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification. Geometry is recommended as preparation for this course.
DESCRIPTION: This course develops advanced technical aspects of Masonry with emphasis on development of skills introduced in Masonry II. The course content includes residential plans and drawing interpretation, residential masonry, grout and other reinforcement, and metalwork in masonry.Introductory skills for the Crew Leader are also introduced in this course. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced. This course helps prepare students for National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification. Geometry is recommended as preparation for this course.
Masonry II
DESCRIPTION: This course builds on skills mastered in Masonry I and provides advanced masonry skills including measurements, drawing and specifications, mortar, masonry units, and installation techniques. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced. Geometry is recommended as preparation for this course. This course helps prepare students for National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification.
DESCRIPTION: This course builds on skills mastered in Masonry I and provides advanced masonry skills including measurements, drawing and specifications, mortar, masonry units, and installation techniques. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced. Geometry is recommended as preparation for this course. This course helps prepare students for National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification.
Masonry I
DESCRIPTION: This course covers basic masonry terminology and develops technical aspects of masonry with emphasis on development of introductory skills. This course introduces the nature of masonry technology, materials and supplies, and employability skills. Topics include safety, layout, tools,leveling, plumbing, use of straight-edge, and jointing brick and block in wall construction. Mathematics and English language arts are reinforced. This course helps preparestudents for National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification.
DESCRIPTION: This course covers basic masonry terminology and develops technical aspects of masonry with emphasis on development of introductory skills. This course introduces the nature of masonry technology, materials and supplies, and employability skills. Topics include safety, layout, tools,leveling, plumbing, use of straight-edge, and jointing brick and block in wall construction. Mathematics and English language arts are reinforced. This course helps preparestudents for National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification.
Introduction to Solar Photovoltaic Systems
DESCRIPTION:This course covers the National Center for Construction and Research (NCCER)modules designed to prepare students to become Solar Photovoltaic Specialists. The course content includes modules in Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics, Site Assessment, and System Design. These modules support the North American Board of Energy Practitioners’ (NABCEP’s) educational standards for technicians.
DESCRIPTION:This course covers the National Center for Construction and Research (NCCER)modules designed to prepare students to become Solar Photovoltaic Specialists. The course content includes modules in Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics, Site Assessment, and System Design. These modules support the North American Board of Energy Practitioners’ (NABCEP’s) educational standards for technicians.
Electrical Trades II
DESCRIPTION: This course builds on skills mastered in Electrical Trades I and provides an introduction to the National Electric Code, devices boxes, hand bending, raceways and fittings,conductors and cables, construction drawings, residential services, test equipment, alternating circuits,grounding and bonding. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. This course helps prepare students for National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification.
DESCRIPTION: This course builds on skills mastered in Electrical Trades I and provides an introduction to the National Electric Code, devices boxes, hand bending, raceways and fittings,conductors and cables, construction drawings, residential services, test equipment, alternating circuits,grounding and bonding. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. This course helps prepare students for National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification.
Electrical Trades I
DESCRIPTION: This course covers basic electrical trades terminology and develops technical aspects of electrical trades with emphasis on development of introductory skills such as residential wiring,electrical installation, and service. Topics include basic electricity, electrical construction codes and practices, the National Electrical Code, the use of test equipment, and electrical hand and power tools.English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. This course helps prepare students for National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification.
DESCRIPTION: This course covers basic electrical trades terminology and develops technical aspects of electrical trades with emphasis on development of introductory skills such as residential wiring,electrical installation, and service. Topics include basic electricity, electrical construction codes and practices, the National Electrical Code, the use of test equipment, and electrical hand and power tools.English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. This course helps prepare students for National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification.
10th Grade
Course
English II
Math II
Civics and Economics
Biology
Health and Physical Education
Core and Sustainable Construction (Semester 1 Block)
Intro.to Renewable Energy (Semester 2 Block) Elective(s)
11th Grade
Course
English III
Math III
US History I
Physical Science
CTE Internship or Work Based Opportunities
VGCC Sustainable Energies Certificate or Carpentry Diploma Courses
12th Grade
Course
English IV
US History II
Career Readiness/ Workplace Essentials
Math IV CTE Internship or Work Based Opportunities
VGCC Sustainable Energies Certificate or Carpentry Diploma Courses
or CTE Advanced Studies
Course
English II
Math II
Civics and Economics
Biology
Health and Physical Education
Core and Sustainable Construction (Semester 1 Block)
Intro.to Renewable Energy (Semester 2 Block) Elective(s)
11th Grade
Course
English III
Math III
US History I
Physical Science
CTE Internship or Work Based Opportunities
VGCC Sustainable Energies Certificate or Carpentry Diploma Courses
12th Grade
Course
English IV
US History II
Career Readiness/ Workplace Essentials
Math IV CTE Internship or Work Based Opportunities
VGCC Sustainable Energies Certificate or Carpentry Diploma Courses
or CTE Advanced Studies
