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