Building Construction Cluster

Phone: 803-821-3071

Certifications: NCCER and HBI Instructor Certified

Patrick McNatt

Mr. McNatt has 20+ years in the Building Construction industry from residential to commercial. He has been a Building Construction instructor for 15 years.

Phone: 803-821-3037

Email: rgerth@lexington1.net

Certifications: HBI Instructor Certified

Ryan Gerth

Mr. Gerth joins us from the Residential Home Building Sector, where he has spent 22 years as a Project Manager both here in Lexington, and almost 16 years in Charleston. Mr. Gerth has 3 children, enjoys hunting, fishing, boating, and generally anything outdoors.

Courses
Completer Pathway- Building Construction

Courses

Building Construction 1- 606000CD

Grades 11, 10, 12 2 units

Industry Credential Alignment: OSHA 10

This course is part of the instructional program that prepares students to perform entry-level building construction tasks under the direction of a supervisor or an experienced craftsman. Primary instruction is given in basic carpentry, masonry, residential electricity and plumbing and safety practices.

Please note that this course requires a final grade of 75 or higher or demonstration of mastery of industry skills to progress to Level II.

Building Construction 2- Honors 606100HD

Grades 12, 11 2 units

Prerequisite: Building Construction 1

Grade of 75 or higher in the prerequisite course or approved demonstration of industry skills.

Industry Credential Alignment: HBI

This course provides in-depth instruction on floor systems, wall framing, roofing and brick masonry. Students learn to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and building plans. Students may be eligible to participate in cooperative work experiences or apprenticeships, which combine career and technology training with supervised work experience in business and industry.

Please note that this course requires a final grade of 75 or higher and demonstration of mastery of industry skills to progress to Level III (Project Management).

Construction Project Management (LTC)- Honors 690100HD

Grade 12, 11 2 units

Prerequisite: Building Construction 2 completed or concurrent and application

Grade of 75 or higher in the prerequisite course or approved demonstration of industry skills.

The curriculum of this course is designed to introduce students to the process of initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing construction-related projects. Assignments align with the standards of the prerequisite Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses that build up to this capstone course. Students become familiar with the nine essential areas of Project Management through hands-on, accountable, project-based learning.

Construction Project Management students are responsible for managing the construction of the LTC student house under the supervision of their Building Construction instructor.