Construction Trades

Construction Trade students setting a wall.Contruction Trades student installing wood flooring.

Course Overview

Students learn carpentry, masonry, drywall and roofing as they build an entire house from start to finish. OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety certification and Michigan 60-Hour Pre-license Builder training are available in addition to fourth-year math and college credit. Related careers include, but are not limited to, skilled trades like plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and masonry as well as drywall, painting, construction management, estimating, sales, and design.

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College Credit

Students who successfully complete this course may receive articulated college credit to the following schools: Davenport University, Michigan Statewide Carpenters and Millwrights Joint Apprenticeship & Training Fund, and Washtenaw Community College. For information on how to earn articulated credit contact Andrea Rusco at the CTC.

Students who successfully complete select CTC courses may receive direct college credit to specific colleges and universities. Direct credit is currently unavailable for this program. For a list of programs that offer direct credit visit our Direct Credit page.