Construction & Development

Click on each of the icons below to learn more about ONE of the careers in this field: 

Carpenter

1. Watch a video.

2. See more about...

3. Dig deeper

Other related Occupations:

• Brickmasons & Blockmasons
• Drywall & Ceiling Tile Installers
• Sheet Metal Workers
• Structural Iron & Steel Workers
• Structural Metal Fabricators & Fitters

(Confused?  Then try this CAREER SITE)

ENTRY LEVEL
With CCCTC start a career right after high school

• General Carpenter
• Building maintenance

TECHNICAL LEVEL
CCCTC and a 2-year associates degree or trade school degree 

• Residential carpenters typically specialize in single-family, town home, and condominium
• Commercial carpenters typically build and remodel commercial office buildings, hospitals, hotels, schools, and shopping malls
• Industrial carpenters typically work on civil engineering projects and in industrial settings, where they build scaffolding and create and set forms for pouring concrete
• Building Finish Contractors
• Building Inspector
• Contractor
• Home Remodeling
• Set Designer (Plays or Movie Sets)

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
CCCTC and a four-year degree that you will be well-prepared to complete

• Construction project manager
• Site Forman
• Instructor

YouTube Videos (caution: 3rd party website)

• Video submitted for "I Built This" competition
• MSDE video of Electrical Construction program
• Carpenter c1s
• Residential Home Construction (How many careers can you name in this video?)
• Residential House Buildlng II

Be here and ready to work

• Attend consistently (vital since experience/practice in the shop CANNOT be duplicated at home)
• Desire to graduate and gain skills in the construction/maintenance industry
• Be dependable and have a strong work ethic

• Safety:

• Follow safety guidelines without being reminded
• Be alert and aware of what’s going on around them (safety)
• Be able to manipulate tools (sharp, industrial, heavy) in a safe and precise manner

Real-life experience

• Have physical stamina to stand for long periods of time (squat, bend, climb, and lift)
• Work consistently on physically demanding tasks for 1-2 hours each day Persevere when faced with a challenge
• Handle exposure to loud noises
• Climbing ladders and scaffolding
• Tolerate dust and smells (paint, lacquer, stains)
• Take exposure to cold and warm working conditions

Real-Life Skills

• Work independently and as a team
• Ability to follow multistep directions
• Perform repeated actions accurately and precisely
• Communicate well and have social skills to be able to work with others on projects
• Have/use hand and eye coordination
• Have/use manual dexterity to complete tasks
• Exhibit professional behavior
• Use math skills and problem-solving skills to complete tasks

Carpentry provides instruction in techniques used in commercial and residential construction.  The course will include all aspects of construction from vacant lot to the finished product.  Emphasis is placed on the coordination between vendors and other trades people who supply services needed at site for a completed project.  The course also includes estimating prices relating to consumers and trades people, interpreting blueprints, and applied math.

OSHA-10 certification will be offered.

• Floor framing and construction
• Roof framing and construction
• Blueprint reading
• Exterior and interior finishing
• Hand and power tools
• Wall and ceiling framing
• Wood building materials, fasteners, and adhesives

PREREQUISITES- (Completed before you start the program)

• See Program of Studies for necessary prerequisites
• 94% attendance and 2.0 GPA in academic level classes

6 credits
Mods 2-4:
Junior Year, Sem 2
Senior Year, Sem 1

EARN COLLEGE CREDIT  

Carpentry partners with these schools
Students can earn college credits in this program through our agreements with these colleges:

• Penn College of Technology – TBD
• The Community Colleges of Baltimore County – 6 credits

Contact the college or trade school you plan to attend and find out if you can earn credits or advanced standing at their institution!

EARN VALUABLE CERTIFICATIONS 

OUR program is certified
Certification shows that you have the skills and knowledge for your career field.  This adds value to your high school experience by allowing students to have proof of their abilities that would take time and money AFTER they graduate.

•  CCCTC provides OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) training.  Students can obtain their OSHA-10 Certification during their first semester at CCCTC. 
• The Carpentry program is certified by NCCER© (The National Center for Construction Education and Research)  Students can earn their Academic Craft Core Skills Certification (through ABC Cumberland Valley Chapter).

COLLEGE ADVANTAGE

Get a jump start on college
Use college level texts to earn college credit while having the training, skills, and experience that most high school graduates do not get until they are well into their college major.  This program gives you the opportunity to practice with industry grade equipment/scaffolding, read blueprints accurately, plan and manage projects, and experience residential carpentry before you go to college.  

  CAREER ADVANTAGE

Start your career NOW
Work with industry grade technology that our local business partners use every day and become certified by OSHA.  This shows employers you are trained in construction and have the skills the industry is looking for in residential carpentry.  These skills allow the best students to come back as CCCTC interns or find an internship at a local business. 

NCCER© (The National Center for Construction Education and Research)
Certification by this agency assures parents and students that the skills we teach are relevant and important in today's job market.  A program's certifications must be renewed  every three years through an onsite evaluation of the program. 

Penn College of Technology and Baltimore Community College
Have an agreement with CCCTC based on the college's requirements for curriculum, faculties, and instructor that are reviewed and renewed periodically to guarantee that students are getting the equivalent instruction at CCCTC that would be expected in class at that institution.  Credits are awarded based on that agreement.

PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COUNSEL 
By Federal and state regulations, each program has a group of local business and educational institutions that periodically meets to discuss  the program's curriculum and facility to make sure current trends in technology and skills are being taught so that students are prepared for the ever-changing career requirements for that industry. 

Click on each or the icons below to learn more about ONE of the careers in this field: 

Electrician

1. Watch a video

2.  See more about...

3. Dig deeper

Other Related Occupations:

• Lighting Technicians
• Helpers--Electricians
• Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
• Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
• Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

(Confused?  Then try this CAREER SITE)

ENTRY LEVEL
With CCCTC start a career right after high school

• Apprentice Electrician
• Labors and helpers

TECHNICAL LEVEL
CCCTC and a 2-year associates degree or trade school degree 

• Solar and Wind Turbine Technicians
• Line Installers/Repairers
• Electricians
• Electrical and electronics installers and repairers
• HVAC Mechanics

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
CCCTC and a four-year degree that you will be well-prepared to complete

• Master Electricians
• Construction Management
• Commercial Electrical Construction
• Drafters

YouTube Videos (caution: 3rd party website)

• MSDE video on Electrical Production Program  

• Electrician  c1s

• Electrical Construction Career

Be here and ready to work

• Attend consistently (vital since experience/practice in the shop CANNOT be duplicated at home)
• Desire to graduate and gain skills in the construction/maintenance industry
• Be dependable and have a strong work ethic

• Safety:

• Able to follow safety guidelines without being reminded (e.g. Electrocution precautions followed every time.)
• Be alert and aware of what’s going on around them (safety)
• Be able to manipulate tools (sharp, industrial, heavy) in a safe and precise manner

Real-life experience

• Have physical stamina to stand for long periods of time (squat, bend, climb, and lift)
• Strong math skills and problem-solving skills
• Work consistently on physically demanding tasks for 1-2 hours each day, Persevere when faced with a challenge
• Handle exposure to loud noises
• Climbing ladders and scaffolding
• Tolerate dust and smells (paint, lacquer, stains)
• Take exposure to cold and warm working conditions

Real-Life Skills

• Work independently and as a team
• Ability to follow multistep directions
• Perform repeated actions accurately and precisely
• Communicate well and have social skills to be able to work with others on projects
• Have/use hand and eye coordination
• Have/use manual dexterity to complete tasks
• Exhibit professional behavior
• Use math skills and problem-solving skills to complete tasks

Electrical Construction provides instruction in the wiring, layout, assembly, installation, and testing of electrical fixtures using local and national electrical codes. Students who successfully complete this program will be prepared to work in the residential electrical construction industry and prepared to move towards industry level electrical construction.  The program is associated with the ABC apprenticeship program.

A Career In Electrical Construction

Overview of HVAC/Plumbing/Electrician

• Study of electrical theory
• Identification and use of electrical tools and materials
• Preparation of electrical connections
• Development of skills related to commercial and residential wiring
• Blueprint reading
• Study of electric motor control

PREREQUISITES- (Completed before you start the program)

• See Program of Studies for necessary prerequisites
• 94% attendance and 2.0 GPA in academic level classes

6 credits
Mods 2-4:
Junior Year, Sem 2
Senior Year, Sem 1

EARN COLLEGE CREDIT  

Electrical Construction partners with these schools
Students can earn college credits in this program through our agreements with these colleges:

• Frederick Community College – 7 credits
• Penn College of Technology – TBD
• The Community Colleges of Baltimore County – 6 credits

Contact the college or trade school you plan to attend and find out if you can earn credits or advanced standing at their institution!
EARN VALUABLE CERTIFICATIONS  

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

Student can obtain their OSHA-10 Certification and their Academic Craft Core Skills Certification.  Certification shows that you have the skills and knowledge for your career field.  This adds value to a student's high school experience by allowing them to have proof of their abilities that would take time and money AFTER they graduate.

COLLEGE ADVANTAGE

Get a jump start on college
Use college level texts to earn college credit while having the training, skills, and experience that most high school graduates do not get until they are well into their college major.  This program puts you in touch with state-of-the-art  technology, industry codes, and real-life scenarios, so students can experience their chosen career field before they go to college. Check out this a college major in Electrical Construction at the Pennsylvania College of Technology 

  CAREER ADVANTAGE

Start your career NOW
Work with industry grade technology that our local business partners use every day and become certified by OSHA.  This shows employers you are trained in construction and have the skills the industry is looking for in residential electrical construction.  These skills allow the best students to come back as CCCTC interns or find an internship at a local business.  

The National Center for Construction Education and Research
From their website, "Our vision is to be universally recognized by industry and government as the training, assessment, certification and career development standard for construction and maintenance craft professionals."

Penn College of Technology, Frederick Community College, and The Community Colleges of Baltimore County
These colleges have an agreement with CCCTC based on the college's requirements for curriculum, faculties, and instructor.  These requirements are reviewed and renewed periodically to guarantee that students are getting the equivalent instruction at CCCTC that would be expected in classes at that institution.  Credits are awarded based on that agreement.

PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COUNSEL  
By Federal and state regulations, each program has a group of local business and educational institutions that periodically meets to discuss the program's curriculum and resources to make sure current trends in technology and skills are being taught so that students are prepared for the ever-changing career requirements for that industry.  

Click on each of the icons to learn more about ONE of the careers in this field: 

HVAC Technicians

1. Watch a video

2. See more about...

3. Dig Deeper

Other Related Occupations:

• Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
• Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
• Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
• Home Appliance Repairers
• Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians

(Confused?  Then try this CAREER SITE)

ENTRY LEVEL
With CCCTC, start a career right after high school

• HVAC Technician/Mechanic
• Refrigeration Technician/Mechanic
• HVAC Installer
• Sheet metal/Ductwork Workers

TECHNICAL LEVEL
CCCTC and a 2-year associates degree or trade school degree 

• HVAC/ Plumbing and Mechanic
• Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
• HVAC Sales Specialist
• HVAC Project Installer Supervisor
• Solar Installers
• Plumbers, Pipe Fitters, Steam Fitters
• Electricians

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
CCCTC and a four-year degree that you will be well-prepared to complete

• Project Supervisor
• HVAC Restoration Supervisor (Commercial

YouTube Videos (caution: 3rd party website)

• Student spotlight on HVAC
• HVAC c1s
• HVAC Master Mechanic

Be here and ready to work

• Attend consistently (vital since experience/practice in the shop CANNOT be duplicated at home)
• Desire to graduate and gain skills in the construction/maintenance industry
• Be dependable and have a strong work ethic

Safety

• Follow safety guidelines without being reminded
• Be alert and aware of what’s going on around them (safety)
• Be able to manipulate tools (sharp, industrial, heavy) in a safe and precise manner

Real-life experience

• Have physical stamina to stand for long periods of time (squat, bend, climb, and lift)
• Work consistently on physically demanding tasks for 1-2 hours each day Persevere when faced with a challenge
• Handle exposure to loud noises
• Climbing ladders and scaffolding
• Tolerate dust and smells (paint, lacquer, stains)
• Take exposure to cold and warm working conditions

Real-Life Skills

• Work independently and as a team
• Ability to follow multistep directions
• Perform repeated actions accurately and precisely
• Communicate well and have social skills to be able to work with others on projects
• Have/use hand and eye coordination
• Have/use manual dexterity to complete tasks
• Exhibit professional behavior
• Use math skills and problem-solving skills to complete tasks

The HVAC Program includes instruction in air conditioning, refrigeration,  heating, and sheet metal.  The air conditioning and refrigeration component includes  instruction in sizing, layout, installation, and maintenance of oil, gas, electric, and heat pump forced air heating systems.  Also, the students study residential type air conditioning and light commercial refrigeration. Repair of old systems is also covered.  The students are instructed  on work layouts, reading blueprints and drawings. The sheet metal component includes instruction on cutting and assembling ductwork.

HVAC Career Recruitment

A Career In HVAC

Overveiw of HVAC/Plumbing/Electrician

Power Point HVAC

• Basic commercial refrigeration
• Basic electricity
• Blueprint reading
• Compressors
• Electric motors
• Electronic air-cleaning
• Energy management systems
• Equipment installation
• Heat Pumps
• Layout, & installation
• Refrigerant Recovery
• Sheet metal layout and design        
• Thermostats

PREREQUISITES- (Completed before you start the program)

• See Program of Studies for necessary prerequisites
• 94% attendance and 2.0 GPA in academic level classes

6 credits-  Mods 2-4: Junior Year, Sem 2 & Senior Year, Sem 1

EARN COLLEGE CREDIT  

HVAC partners with these schools
Students can earn college credits in this program through our agreements with these colleges:

• Frederick Community College – 9 credits
• Penn College of Technology – TBD
• The Community College of Baltimore County – 10 credits
• University of Northwestern Ohio – 6 credits

Contact the college or trade school you plan to attend and find out if you can earn credits or advanced standing at their institution!​

EARN VALUABLE CERTIFICATIONS  

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

Student can obtain their OSHA-10 Certification and their Academic Craft Core Skills Certification.  Certification shows that you have the skills and knowledge for your career field.  This adds value to a student's high school experience by allowing them to have proof of their abilities that would take time and money AFTER they graduate.

COLLEGE ADVANTAGE

Get a jump start on college
Use college level texts to earn college credit while having the training, skills, and experience that most high school graduates do not get until they are well into their college major.  This program puts you in touch with state-of-the-art  technology, industry codes, and real-life scenarios, so students can experience their chosen career field before they go to college. Check out this a college major in HVAC at the Pennsylvania College of Technology (more)

  CAREER ADVANTAGE

Start your career NOW
Work with industry grade technology that our local business partners use every day and become certified by OSHA.  This shows employers you are trained in construction and have the skills the industry is looking for in for an apprentice in HVAC.  These skills allow the best students to come back as CCCTC interns or find an internship at a local business. 

The National Center for Construction Education and Research
From their website, "Our vision is to be universally recognized by industry and government as the training, assessment, certification and career development standard for construction and maintenance craft professionals."

Penn College of Technology, Frederick Community College, The Community Colleges of Baltimore County, and Northwest Ohio University
These colleges have an agreement with CCCTC based on the college's requirements for curriculum, faculties, and instructor.  These requirements are reviewed and renewed periodically to guarantee that students are getting the equivalent instruction at CCCTC that would be expected in classes at that institution.  Credits are awarded based on that agreement.

PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COUNSEL  
By Federal and state regulations, each program has a group of local business and educational institutions that periodically meets to discuss  the program's curriculum and resources to make sure current trends in technology and skills are being taught so that students are prepared for the ever-changing career requirements for that industry. 

Click on each of the icons below to learn more about ONE of the careers in this field:  

Brick masons and block masons

1. Watch a video

2. See more about...

3. Dig Deeper

Related Occupations:

• Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons
• Tile and Stone Setters
• Carpenters
• Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
• Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters

(Confused?  Then try this CAREER SITE)

ENTRY LEVEL
With CCCTC, start a career right after high school

• Mason Tender
• Brick Layer

TECHNICAL LEVEL
CCCTC and a 2-year associates degree or trade school degree 

• Building Contractor
• Building Site Manager
• Construction./Building Inspector
• Estimator
• Masonry Contractor
• Renovation Specialist
• Small Business Owner
• Stone Mason
• Stonemasons
• Terrazzo workers and finishers

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
CCCTC and a four-year degree that you will be well-prepared to complete

• Construction Management
• Project Manager

YouTube Videos (caution: 3rd party website)

• Student spotlight on Masonry
• Masonry Video for "I built this" competition
• Brick and Block Masons c1s
• Masonry in action
• Masonry (much more advanced)

Be here and ready to work

• Attend consistently (vital since experience/practice in the shop CANNOT be duplicated at home)
• Desire to graduate and gain skills in the construction/maintenance industry
• Be dependable and have a strong work ethic

Safety

• Follow safety guidelines without being reminded
• Be alert and aware of what’s going on around them (safety)
• Be able to manipulate tools (sharp, industrial, heavy) in a safe and precise manner

Real-life experience

• Have physical stamina to stand for long periods of time (squat, bend, climb, and lift)
• Work consistently on physically demanding tasks for 1-2 hours each day Persevere when faced with a challenge
• Handle exposure to loud noises
• Climbing ladders and scaffolding
• Tolerate dust and smells (paint, lacquer, stains)
• Take exposure to cold and warm working conditions

Real-Life Skills

• Work independently and as a team
• Ability to follow multistep directions
• Perform repeated actions accurately and precisely
• Communicate well and have social skills to be able to work with others on projects
• Have/use hand and eye coordination
• Have/use manual dexterity to complete tasks
• Exhibit professional behavior
• Use math skills and problem-solving skills to complete tasks

Feature Friday Video

Students learn to construct interior and exterior walls, columns, doorways, window openings, fireplaces, chimneys, foundations, patios, and sidewalks from brick, concrete block and stone.  They learn to mix/ spread mortar, set-up scaffolding, read blueprints and plans, and estimate materials needed for a project. Students are also trained to lay-out buildings on footings and establish grades using a surveying transit.  Students also create stonework & explore tile installation. Masonry is associated with the ABC apprenticeship program.  Upon completion of the program, students are qualified for full-time employment  in the construction field.

• Arches
• Brick Veneering
• Building Block Leads or Corners
• Chimneys and Fireplaces
• Foundations and Footings
• Masonry Supports and Bearings
• Steps and Brick Paving
• Stone Work

PREREQUISITES- (Completed before you start the program)

• See Program of Studies for necessary prerequisites
• 94% attendance and 2.0 GPA in academic level classes

6 credits-  Mods 2-4: Junior Year, Sem 2 & Senior Year, Sem 1

EARN COLLEGE CREDIT  

Masonary partners with these schools
Students can earn college credits in this program through our agreements with these colleges:

• Penn College of Technology – TBD
• The Community Colleges of Baltimore County – 6 credits

Contact the college or trade school you plan to attend and find out if you can earn credits or advanced standing at their institution!​

EARN VALUABLE CERTIFICATIONS  

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

Student can obtain their OSHA-10 Certification and their Academic Craft Core Skills Certification.  Certification shows that you have the skills and knowledge for your career field.  This adds value to a student's high school experience by allowing them to have proof of their abilities that would take time and money AFTER they graduate.

  CAREER ADVANTAGE

Start your career NOW
Work with industry grade technology that our local business partners use every day and become certified by OSHA.  This shows employers you are trained in construction and have the skills the industry is looking for in masonry.  These skills allow the best students to come back as CCCTC interns or find an internship at a local business. 

The National Center for Construction Education and Research
From their website, "Our vision is to be universally recognized by industry and government as the training, assessment, certification and career development standard for construction and maintenance craft professionals."

Penn College of Technology, Frederick Community College, The Community Colleges of Baltimore County, and Northwest Ohio University
These colleges have an agreement with CCCTC based on the college's requirements for curriculum, faculties, and instructor.  These requirements are reviewed and renewed periodically to guarantee that students are getting the equivalent instruction at CCCTC that would be expected in classes at that institution.  Credits are awarded based on that agreement.

PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COUNSEL  
By Federal and state regulations, each program has a group of local business and educational institutions that periodically meets to discuss  the program's curriculum and resources to make sure current trends in technology and skills are being taught so that students are prepared for the ever-changing career requirements for that industry.