Program Information:

Does working with your hands interest you?  Have you worked in or been curious about working in construction?  What about designing and managing the built environment?  Building Trades is for the student who has an interest in any of the above.  There is some exposure to various construction trades, with an opportunity to focus in carpentry and electrical.  The in-depth training you receive can include using hand and power tools, reading construction prints, estimating material, framing, roofing, sheetrock, flooring, finishing work, as well as residential and commercial electrical work.

Course Prerequisites

Building Trades I - Standard Track (Course #70161Y)
This class is an option for students in grades 10 through 12 with proficiency in Algebra I.

Building Trades I - Geometry in Construction (Course #10327Y)
This class is an option for students in grades 10 through 12 with proficiency in Algebra I.

Building Trades II & III - Standard Track (Course #70162Y)
This class is an option for all students who have participated in and met Building Trades I or Geometry 327 proficiencies.

Course Offerings

Credentials & Training

Associated General Contractors Certification

Aerial & Scissor Lift Training

CPR/AED & First Aid Training

National Center for Construction Education and Research Certification

OSHA 10 hour Safety Course

College Credit

Keene State College*:

Residential Construction (4 credits)

Safety Awareness (4 credits)

Construction Methods (4 credits)

*College credit is awarded through an articulation agreement with Keene State College—meaning students must continue their education at KSC to receive the above credits.

PERSONNEL:

Ross Lavoie
Instructor | Building Trades
rlavoie@maplerun.org
(802) 527-6502

Stephen Allard
Instructor | Building Trades
stallard@maplerun.org
(802) 527-2265

Luke Cioffi
Instructor | Geometry in Construction
lcioffi@maplerun.org
(802) 527-6551