Course Description:
 

This unique and highly versatile course offers several trades in one for the student who is interested in becoming a skilled craftsperson in a variety of trades. 

Course content includes shop safety, proper use of hand and power tools, basic construction, plumbing, painting, electricity, woodworking, finish carpentry and small engine repair. 

Employment possibilities range from individual buildings to manufacturing and industrial companies, municipalities, school districts, hotels, hospitals, airports and large commercial operations.

Prospective students should have physical stamina, mechanical aptitude, responsibility, manual dexterity, coordination and patience. 
 

Employment Opportunities: 

• Electrician, plumber or carpenter apprentice

• Cabinetmaker or pattern maker apprentice

• Maintenance mechanic

• Cabinetmaker's assistant

• Woodworking machine operator

• Assembler

• Finisher

• Plumber, electrician or groundskeeper assistant

• Plumbing, electrical or industrial supply clerk

• Construction worker

• Owner and operator of one's own business

"Plus Education" Employment Opportunities: 

• Electrician, plumber, carpenter or HVAC installer

• Designer or engineer

• Mill or plant maintenance supervisor

• Cabinetmaker or furniture maker

• Job estimator

• Pipe and sprinkler fitter

• Plant engineer, stationary engineer or groundskeeper

• Small engine repair technician

• Triangle Tech

• Pennsylvania College of Technology

National Skill Standards:  National Center for Construction Education & Research