Building Mechanics Trades
The Building Mechanics Trades program is designed to teach entry-level, to advanced-level skills, primarily in Carpentry, Plumbing & the Electrical trades. Basic Masonry skills are also a part of the curriculum in year three. Students identify, measure, cut, repair, and install components relating to residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Students' hands-on experience gives them a significant advantage in obtaining employment in today’s competitive job market.
The curriculum also includes architectural blueprint reading, job safety, job readiness, and job retention skills. Students gain valuable experience using hand & power tools common in the building construction industry. An important part of the instruction includes classroom instruction and the use of related books, videos, manuals, and catalogs.
Topics of Study:
| Personal Safety |
Spackling & Corner Bead Installation |
| Job Site Safety |
Soldering Copper Tubing |
| Hand & Power Saw Safety & Usage |
Plumbing Fixture Installation |
| Fastening Systems Realting to Building Construction |
Faucet Repair & Installation |
| Common and Modern Building Materials |
Electrical Theory & Terminology |
| Floor, Wall & Roof Framing |
Electrical House Wiring |
| Stair Components & Construction |
Basic Masonry Tools |
| Siding & Shingle Repair & Installation |
Laying Brick and Block |
| Interior Trim & Door Installation |
Architectural Blueprint Reading |
| Drywall Installation & Repair |
Job Preparedness |
Post-Secondary Options:
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Construction & Design Technologies
Luzerne County Community College
Plumbing, HVAC
Johnson College
Carpentry, Drywall Installation
Military
Trade Unions
Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing, Painters
Career Opportunities:
Framing Carpenter
Trim Carpenter
Roofing Contractor
Drywall Installation Professional
Building Maintenance employee
Electrical Apprentice
Plumbers Helper
Tool and Building Material Salesperson
Building Contractor
Co-Op Opportunities:
Simplex Industries
Northeast Door Inc.
Rob Taylor Construction
Tully Construction
