Building Trades 🚧
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General Information
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Location: Orleans Career and Technical Education Center
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Teacher(s):
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Matt Anastasi (email: manastasi@onboces.org)
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Click on the link to watch our students in action: Building Trades
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Program Details
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Summary:
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Building Trades is a two year program open to all students in their junior or senior year.
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This program is designed to prepare students to enter directly into the construction field or continue their education at a post-secondary level.
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Students build small projects and also work as a team to build full-scale projects in the career center.
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Students will also use their skills to work on service projects in the local community.
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Learn the fundamentals of residential carpentry and participate in the construction of a new house on site, as well as learn the skills to rehabilitate an existing house.
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Gain experience in wall, ceiling and roof framing, exterior finishing, trimming, windows and doors, insulation and floor systems
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Objectives:
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To develop skills in the use of tools and equipment common to a carpenter, mason and plumber.
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To develop an understanding of common structures, their parts and relationships to each other.
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To develop an understanding of the theoretical aspects of carpentry, masonry and plumbing.
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To develop positive work habits which include responsibility, following instructions and the ability to work with others.
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To develop job seeking/employability skills necessary to succeed in the working world.
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Areas of Study
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Rough Framing
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Finish Carpentry
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Plumbing
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Exterior Finishes
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Interior Finishes
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Energy Efficiency/Home Performance
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Insulation & Air Sealing
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Jobsite Safety
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Power Tools
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Estimating
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Print Reading
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Masonry and Heavy Equipment
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How to Enroll
- Orleans/Niagara BOCES partners with local school districts to provide exciting hands-on career and technical training during normal school day.
- To learn more, speak with your high school counselor.
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NYS Approved Program Title & CIP Code
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Carpentry/Carpenter – 46.0201
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Career Opportunities
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2-Year CTE Program:
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Carpenter, increased demand 8%*
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Associate’s Degree:
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Construction Manager, increased demand 11%*
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Bachelor’s Degree:
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Civil Engineer, increased demand 11%*
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*Projected national growth for 2016-2026, US Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Related Links
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Overview of the Building Trades Program
This video has interviews with teacher Matt Anastasi and students at the Orleans Career and Technical Education Center about the Building Trades Program. -
Your Public Schools - Building Trades Program Part 1of2
The Orleans/Niagara BOCES Building Trades program was discussed on LCTV's "Your Public Schools" with host Becky Albright. Featured are instructors Matt Anastasi, Jake Daniels and Anthony Molinaro. -
Your Public Schools - Building Trades Program Part 2of2
Part 2 of 2 of the LCTV Show "Your Public Schools" hosted by Becky Albright with instructors Matt Anastasi, Jake Daniels and Anthony Molinaro.
