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Construction Trades

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Overview

The Construction Trades program covers the major aspects of residential and light commercial construction as well as a variety of remodeling functions. Students will work with a diverse array of building and finishing materials in order to become familiar with proper methods. Training is given using hand tools, power tools, and other portable equipment. Onsite and offsite construction projects are incorporated into the classroom instruction.

Possible Certifications

  • S/P2 Construction

  • WD 40

  • OSHA Certification

  • PA Skills Certificate

Career Opportunities

Below are the potential job opportunities for students graduating from this program. Foundational careers are those that can usually be obtained immediately after high school with the industry-recognized certifications earned at York Tech. Technical careers typically require the industry-recognized certifications earned at York Tech plus a two-year associates degree. Professional careers typically require the industry-recognized certifications earned at York Tech and a four-year college degree (or more).


  • Foundational Careers

    • Construction Laborers

    • Construction Trades Helpers

    • General Maintenance and Repair Workers

    • Construction and Building Inspectors

    • General Construction Support

    • First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades Workers

    • Rough Carpenters

    • Cabinet Installer

    • Framing Crew Member

    • Carpenter Helpers

    • Pipelayer, Plumber, Pipefitter, and Steamfitter Helpers

    • Masonry Support

    • Brick Mason, Block Mason, Stonemason Helpers

    • Tile/Marble Setter Helpers

    • Cement Masons

    • Concrete Finishers

    • Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

    • Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

    • Sheet Metal Workers

    • Electricians

    • Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

    • Entry-Level Solar Photovoltaic Installers

    • Painter, Paperhanger, Plasterer, and Stucco Mason Helpers

    • Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers

    • Drywall Taper/Finisher Helper

    • Roofer Helper

    • Siding and Gutter Installer

    • Operating Engineers

    • Construction Equipment Operators Apprentice

    • Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers/Utility Support

    • Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers

    • Cost Estimators Assistant

    • Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

    • Stockers and Order Fillers

  • Technical Careers

    • Journeyman Carpenter

    • Journeyman Electrician

    • Journeyman Plumber

    • HVAC Technician

    • Sheet Metal Technician

    • Building Automation Technician

    • Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Installer

    • Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

    • Telecommunications Technician

    • Elevator Installer/Repair Technician

    • Construction CAD Technician/BIM Technician (Building Information Modeling)

    • Surveying and Mapping Technicians

    • Construction Materials Testing Technician

    • Heavy Equipment Operator

    • Crane and Tower Operators

    • Construction Logistics Technician

    • Energy Efficiency Technician

    • Environmental Remediation Technician

    • Stormwater Compliance Technician

  • Professional Careers

    • Construction Project Manager

    • Construction Superintendent

    • General Contractor (Licensed)

    • Construction Estimator

    • Scheduler/Construction Planner

    • Architectural and Civil Drafters

    • Construction Technologist (BIM Specialist)

    • Civil/Structural Engineer

    • Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) Engineer

    • Green Building Consultant/LEED Specialist

    • Secondary School Career/Technical Education Teachers

    • Apprenticeship Coordinator/Training Director

    • Workforce Development Specialist

    • Construction Safety Manager/OSHA Compliance Officer

    • Construction and Building Inspector

    • Code Enforcement Official

    • Construction Operations Manager

    • Construction Business Owner/Entrepreneur

    • Sales Representativesn (Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products)

    • Purchasing Agents and Buyers

    • Construction Claims Analyst

    • Construction Contract Administrator

What to Expect

Students interested in this program will take courses in Carpentry, Construction Trades, Electrical Occupations, and HVAC for the first marking period. After the first marking period, students will apply for full-time entrance into one of the four programs, and they will be accepted based on merit and other criteria. Students who are not approved for their first choice will be assigned to one of the other three programs included in the rotation.

Uniform

Students at York Tech are required to wear a uniform at all times. While in their shop classes, they must wear the uniform designated by the program instructor. At all other times, students may wear their shop uniform OR York Tech apparel, which is sold through the School Store and the Fan Shop. Please review the Student Handbook for a full explanation of the dress code. 


The specific uniform requirements for Construction Trades can be viewed below. All items that are hyperlinked must be purchased from the online store associated with the link. Items not hyperlinked may be purchased from any retailer, unless noted otherwise.


Required Items


Optional Items


*The military green program items should only be purchased AFTER students have completed the rotation AND chosen Construction Trades as their permanent technical program. Until then, York Tech apparel or Fan Shop apparel should be worn. More information about the rotation is available in the What to Expect section.


**Some items sold in the Fan Shop, such as hats, may not be worn during school. Please review the Student Handbook for a full explanation of the dress code.

How to Apply

More information about how to submit an application for York Tech's full-time high school programs can be found on the full-time admissions web page.

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