Building and Construction

MC3 Construction Worker: Apprenticeship Prep

This three-course sequence provides students with technical instruction and practical experience in basic residential and commercial construction using sustainable and green technology. Instruction includes an orientation, workplace safety, resource management, trade mathematics, and employability skills. Emphasis is placed on the techniques, tools, and materials required for concrete work, masonry, floor, wall, and roof construction, finish carpentry, roofing, painting, plumbing, electrical, and drywall installation. It also covers the operation, maintenance, and storage of power tools as well as entrepreneurial skills.

Prerequisites: Employment level competency in written and verbal communication in English.