Manufacturing Technology Cluster

Applied Construction Technology Program Description - Two-Year Program The Applied Construction Technology Program provides the student with knowledge and skills to build a house from the foundation to its completion. Students spend one year learning the "roughing in" aspects, completing the exterior of the house. A second year is spent completing the interior of the house. This two-year experience provides students with the following: Content Areas Building codes Carpentry skills Safe use of hand and power tools Materials selection, layout, preparation and fabrication Applying countertops and ceramic tile Applying siding Door hanging and trimming Hanging wallboard Installing windows Painting/wallpapering Roofing Roughing in walls Cabinet making Helpful Experience & Aptitudes It is strongly recommended that a student entering the Applied Construction Technology Program be able to: Add, subtract, multiply and divide Convert fractions to decimals Convert decimals to fractions Read a ruler proficiently to 1/16 of an inch Work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, both hot and cold Climb ladders and work at heights Be agile and well-conditioned to work safely Take accurate notes in class Use handouts and other materials to study for written tests Be willing to do homework on a regular basis Career Entry Opportunities Deck builder Finish carpenter Painter Roofer Rough carpenter Siding installer Wallboard installer/hanger Apprenticeship programs are available Benefits for the College Bound This program provides the student with beneficial skills to use while financing a college education. Through an articulation agreement, students who complete this program may be granted advanced placement and/or college credit toward an associate degree in building construction technology from Ferris State University. Credit may be granted based on competency testing and instructor recommendation.