Kansas City, Kansas
Area Technical School
913-627-4100
2220 N. 59^th St.
Kansas City, Kansas  66104

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY  1290 Clock Hours (12 months)

Postsecondary and High School Students

Plumbers, electricians, masons, and carpenters fill the ranks of the construction industry. This course prepares students for these fields at the apprenticeship level. Students construct a house from the foundation to the finishing touches.

Apprenticeship opportunities with over 10 skilled craft unions are available for graduates through the Construction Apprenticeship Tech Prep Consortium.

Employment Opportunities:

Carpenter apprentice, general carpentry, roofer, sheet rock apprentice, etc.
Starting salary range = $20,000-40,000 per year
Experienced salary = $40,000+ per year

Program Overview:

·         Print Reading and Material Estimating

·         Tool Use

·         Foundations and Form Settings

·         Concrete and Masonry

·         Floor and Wall Framing

·         Wall Openings

·         Floor Finishing

·         Roof Coverings

·         Electrical

·         Plumbing

·         Interior Walls

·         Exterior and Interior Finishing