Course includes presentation of materials used in the This is a two/one year, non-sequential program using the AGC construction of residential, commercial and industrial (Associated General Contractors) competency-based curriculum. buildings; This course is an introduction to the building trades. Through their applications and limitations. Included is an introduction hands-on activities, students will have the opportunity to learn to construction methods and techniques, testing of structural the basic skills required, as well as an understanding of the materials, and the importance of functional design in the common terminology, materials, and tools used in each of the construction industry. The program is presented to cover the building trades covered. Upon successful completion of this building construction family of industries. course, students will have sufficient skills and knowledge to perform the basic jobs required in each of the building trades listed.