Construction Tech
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Construction technology professionals have the basic engineering principles and technical skills necessary to help engineers supervise the construction of buildings and other structures. If you are good with your hands, detail-oriented, and an excellent leader, then a career in construction technology is for you.
This program is for juniors or seniors who are interested in learning more about careers in construction or who are serious about pursuing a college degree in Construction Tech following graduation.
Credit hours
You can earn advanced placement into the Carpenters Apprenticeship Program and up to 12 hours of articulated college credit.
What you’ll learn.
In your first year, you will be exposed to blueprint reading, basic concrete finishing, structural framing, electrical, plumbing, interior finishing and roofing. You will also complete the 10-hour OSHA training program, and learn the proper operation of hand tools and power tools.
You’ll develop your skills through a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on training. And since communication and workplace skills are important to your career, we’ll make sure we cover those topics as well.
This program is certified by the Associated General Contractors and uses content developed by the National Center for Construction, Education, and Research.
If you want to get additional training, you may return for a second-year if space is available and with instructor recommendation and your aptitude for the program courses.
Schedule
One year program (with an option for a second year)
You’ll take classes at
Herndon Career Center
11501 E. 350 Highway
Raytown, MO 64138
Prerequisites
Minimum 2.0 GPA
90% attendance
Reading, writing, and math at the 10th grade level (Industrial Technology courses in woods, metals, electricity and drafting are recommended)
Demand and Pay
While there are many career options available in the Construction Tech, below are wages and expected employment
growth according to the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration’s O*NET career
exploration and job analysis tool.
Construction Laborers (career certificate or associate’s degree)
Median wages: $14.01 hourly, $29,150 annual
Number of people already in the industry: 1,249,000
Projected job openings (2008-2018): 339,400
Construction Managers (associate’s or bachelor's degree)
Median wages: $39.58 hourly, $82,330 annual
Number of people already in the industry: 551,000
Projected job openings (2008-2018): 137,700
Skills, character and physical traits of successful people in this career:
- Making large, fixed structures and objects
- Using construction hand and power tools
- Team player
- Reading comprehension skills
- Physical labor ability and capacity
- Preparing and maintaining work logs and reports
- Following construction blueprints and plans
To apply
Contact your high school counseling office to complete an application, student contract and student essay of interest.
Your school will determine if you meet the program criteria. If you do not, but your counselor or principal feel you can be successful in the program, they can recommend you.
