Careers in Construction

Construction is one of the country’s largest industries and offers a wide variety of trades, an extensive career ladder, and many opportunities for business ownership. This program is designed to help users learn how to succeed in the American workplace, how to find and excel in a job, and how to communicate effectively on the job. Profesiones sin Barreras TM Careers in Construction will also focus on the basics of the construction trade including tools and materials, workplace safety, career ladders in construction, problem-solving skills, and the skills required to enter pre-apprenticeship programs in a variety of construction trades such as welding, electricity, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, and heating and air conditioning. Basic skills that are required in all of those trades, such as workplace mathematics and blueprint reading, will also be addressed. Upon completion of the Profesiones sin Barreras Careers in Construction program, the user will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to secure and excel in a basic position in the construction field, and to enter a union pre-apprentice program. Users will be eligible for positions such as laborers, drywall installers or helpers to experienced members of the following trades: plumbing, heating and air conditioning (HVAC), electricity, welding, painting, carpentry, and masonry. Users will also have a working knowledge of the most in-demand, pre-apprenticeship tracks in the construction field so that they can work toward career advancement in the early stages of employment.

Features

Unit One: Welcome and Overview

This unit welcomes users and congratulates them on their decision to seek training that will enable them to obtain employment in the construction field. The objective of this unit is to provide a clear roadmap of the program’s goals and objectives, so that users will be motivated to stick with the training and complete the course. This unit is covered in 2 lessons and requires approximately 5 hours to complete.

Unit Two: American Worksite Basics

In this unit, users will learn basic workplace requirements in the United States and typical challenges such as timeliness, teamwork, resolving conflicts, problem solving, and communication. This unit is covered in 2 lessons and requires approximately 20 hours to complete.

Unit Three: The Construction Site

In this unit, users will learn basic workplace requirements in the United States and typical challenges such as timeliness, teamwork, resolving conflicts, problem solving, and communication. This unit is covered in 2 lessons and requires approximately 30 hours to complete. How is this different from Unit Two? If you could show that, it would seem less repetitive

Unit Four: Safety Awareness in the Construction Workplace

In this unit, participants will gain an understanding of safe worksite requirements, as well as the personal safety measures required to successfully navigate a construction worksite. This unit is covered in 2 lessons and requires approximately 35 hours to complete.

Unit Five: Basic Math and Blueprints

In this unit, users will be introduced to the basic mathematical concepts that are required in most construction trades: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, simple fractions, measurement, and the metric system. These concepts will be taught in context to ensure learners understand the application of these skills on the job site. This unit is covered in 2 lessons and requires approximately 35 hours to complete.

Unit Six: Practical Applications

This unit will familiarize users with the fundamentals of various construction occupations to help prepare them to select more specialized training (e.g. a pre-apprenticeship program) in the most high demand trades. Users will work through authentic problems to apply the knowledge they have gained in the course. This unit is covered in 2 lessons and requires approximately 30 hours to complete.

Unit Seven: Career Preparation and Advancement

In this unit, participants will learn how to successfully find, apply for, and obtain a job that is right for them. Participants will also learn how to compare benefits and wages for similar positions, and how to plan their careers. This unit is covered in 2 lessons and requires approximately 20 hours to complete.