The construction club at CareerTek is a 12-week (one semester) long project in which students are working to learn construction skills and build a scale model house. During this program, students gain the opportunity to earn Industry Recognized Certifications upon completion.
Construction Club Focus
- Concrete
- Carpentry
- Roofing
- Framing
- Safety Procedures
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Interior/Exterior finish work
While working on a scale model house!
Students that are registering must be in grades 9-12 and there are spots available for 12 students. It is important for students to attend all Wednesday meetings to learn all the skills. Meetings are from 4:00-6:00. (Note: by completing this program, students will be eligible to participate in our SUMMER OSHA 30 training class.)
- Dates: Wednesdays, Jan 14 – Apr 1
- Time: 4:00 – 6:00 pm
- Location: Hendricks CareerTek
- Grades: 9th – 12th
- Spots Available: 10
- Registration: Dec 8th 7am
| January 14 | Carpentry | PPE/Machine and Tool Safety and Demos |
| January 21 | Carpentry | Site Estimates |
| January 28 | Carpentry | Laying out a site |
| February 4 | Electrical | Pouring a Foundation |
| February 11 | Electrical | Floor Framing |
| February 18 | Electrical | Wall and Celing |
| February 25 | Electrical | Roof Framing |
| March 4 | Drywall | Roofing and Materials |
| March 11 | Mudding | Windows and Doors |
| March 18 | Mudding | Exterior Wall Finish |
| March 25 | Painting | Interior Wall Framing |
| April 1 | Demolition | Room Breakdown |
