Carroll County High School Building Trades Program's Goals and Objectives:

Building Trades I-a

• Students complete a rigorous OSHA 10-hour training course in construction safety highlighting the focus four hazards (falls, struck by, caught in between, electrical).
• Students complete training requirements and documentation on the safe use of our shop and trade hand and power tools.
• Students are introduced to the four major disciplines involved in residential and  light commercial construction (Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing , and  Masonry.)
• Students use live work, training stations, and the labs to receive hands-on experience in Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing and Masonry. 
• Instructors use hands-on work to instill in students the importance of punctuality, honesty, open-mindedness, willingness, and work ethics that represent a quality employee.

Building Trades I-b 

• Students that do not have an OSHA 10-hour certification are required to purchase Career Safe online 10-hour OSHA certification for construction.
• Program uses NCCER Core Curriculum to teach students Safety, Introduction to Construction Math, Hand Tools, Power Tools, and Introduction to Construction Drawings.
• Students are prepared to take the NCCER Core online credentialing Exam for Verified Credit.

Building Trades II-a, b, c 

• Students complete safety training on all hand and power tools.  
• Students identify their career path as life long learners in one or more of the disciplines (Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing , and  Masonry).
• Students are trained in residential construction on real projects in the building trades shop, around campus, and in the community. 
• Students utilize dual credit courses and work experiences to work towards contractors licensure and tradesman certification.
• Students' performance is monitored closely and evaluated on workplace readiness, skill, and trade skills.

Building Trades III

• Students continue with the objectives of Building Trades I & II through actual construction projects at CCHS or in the community.
• Training simulates the expectations of employers and the workplace environment. 
• Students demonstrate problem solving and leadership skills while working on secondary and post secondary levels.
• Students are evaluated on performance as employees, and expectations and standards are constantly monitored.
• Students complete course requirements for their Diploma in Construction Technology at Wytheville Community College.