Construction Trades
Who can attend?
 Adult |
 High School |
You will learn to:
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Masonry - learn bricklaying, blockwork, and stonemasonry including tools, safety practices, and
construction standards -
Plumbing - learn plumbing codes, systems, tools, and
materials, while gaining skills in pipe installation, maintenance, and repair -
Carpentry - learn plan reading, flooring systems, framing, and interior and exterior finishing
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Construction Business - acquire skills in the strategic, financial, and operational aspects of running
a successful construction business
Location
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Lawton - Main Campus |
Description
Construction Services will introduce students to the fundamental principles of construction and prepare them for any entry level construction job. Focus will be given to the proper safety, identification, and use of tools and equipment. Students in this program will be introduced to construction fields of carpentry, masonry and plumbing. Construction Services combines classroom instruction with hands-on training as well as collaboration with other programs on real-world projects. As part of the hands-on training in this program, students will work on a modular house that will be sold in an auction when completed. The proper use of construction equipment, selection of materials, estimating, measuring, blueprint reading, and building code interpretation will be stressed along with the employability skills needed to work well with a construction crew. Students will have the opportunity to join the Career Tech SkillsUSA student organization and compete at the regional, state and national levels.
Employment Options
The following list is associated with the approved SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) for this program and does not necessarily represent immediate opportunities; additional training may be required for some options listed.
Maintenance Technician, Mason, Framer, Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer, Carpenter, Roofer, Tiler/Flooring Installer – Approximate Pay Potential: $20-45 per hour.
Scheduling Information
Class Meets: Monday - Friday
AM Session: 8:00 am-11:00am
PM Session: 11:50am-2:50pm
500 hours
Take the next step!
For more information on this program please contact:
Student Support Services
Call: 580-250-5535
Email: studentservices@greatplains.edu
Walk-in or Postal:
Great Plains Technology Center
Attn: Student Support Services
4500 SW Lee Blvd.
Building 100, Room 107
Lawton, OK 73505
Applying for this Program
Tanner Biggs
Construction Trades Instructor
Contact:
580-250-5651
tbiggs@greatplains.edu