CONSTRUCTION ACADEMY CLASSES
CONSTRUCTION TRADES: CARPENTRY TI330 1.0 (YEAR)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of 1 introductory shop class (passing grade of C or better in Auto, Woodworking, or Metals) OR Consent of Instructor.
Grade Level(s): 11, 12
This course is designed to teach students the basics of carpentry and construction. Areas of study include essential safety protocols, an orientation to the carpentry trade, and an introduction to material handling, fasteners, and working on a job site. Students will gain hands-on experience with both hand and power tools while learning proper usage and maintenance for each. Throughout the course, students will explore construction drawings, specifications, and layout as they build foundational knowledge of floor and wall framing systems, ceiling joist and roof framing, roofing materials, siding, and other essential construction methods. Practical projects give students the opportunity to apply skills used in the construction trade to complete real projects on our school-based job site. Additionally, the course covers employability skills such as communication, teamwork, and work ethic, equipping students with both the technical skills and the professional mindset necessary for success in the carpentry field and construction industry.
*Dual Enrollment Course-College Credit Available. Students enrolling in this course will have the option to earn Montana University System credit upon successful completion of the course. Please reference DualEnrollment page for additional information.
Credit Type: CTE, FLEX
Prerequisite: Successful completion of 1 introductory shop class (passing grade of C or better in Auto, Woodworking, or Metals) OR Consent of Instructor.
Grade Level(s): 11, 12
This course is designed to teach students the basics of carpentry and construction. Areas of study include essential safety protocols, an orientation to the carpentry trade, and an introduction to material handling, fasteners, and working on a job site. Students will gain hands-on experience with both hand and power tools while learning proper usage and maintenance for each. Throughout the course, students will explore construction drawings, specifications, and layout as they build foundational knowledge of floor and wall framing systems, ceiling joist and roof framing, roofing materials, siding, and other essential construction methods. Practical projects give students the opportunity to apply skills used in the construction trade to complete real projects on our school-based job site. Additionally, the course covers employability skills such as communication, teamwork, and work ethic, equipping students with both the technical skills and the professional mindset necessary for success in the carpentry field and construction industry.
*Dual Enrollment Course-College Credit Available. Students enrolling in this course will have the option to earn Montana University System credit upon successful completion of the course. Please reference DualEnrollment page for additional information.
Credit Type: CTE, FLEX
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Job Site Ready Credential
The Accelerate Montana Job Site Ready program, when embedded into a high school construction trades class, gives students a significant advantage by providing both foundational knowledge and practical experience that directly supports their coursework and career readiness. Integrated into the class, students complete the program’s 30 hours of self-paced online modules on key construction topics like tool safety, construction math, blueprint reading, and workplace expectations alongside their regular class content, and then participate in 15 hours of hands-on, onsite training where they apply those skills in real construction tasks. This embedded structure allows students to earn a recognized micro-credential while still in school—reinforcing classroom learning with industry-aligned training, increasing their confidence and preparedness for entry-level jobs, apprenticeships, or further education in the trades, and helping bridge the workforce gap that exists in Montana’s growing construction sector.
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