Program Goals and Outcomes

Construction Trades Goals and Career Outcomes

Our online Construction Trades classes are designed to help prepare students for jobs in the construction industry, from carpentry to contracting. Through interactive simulations and presentations, you can build your career confidence and understand hands-on concepts. 

Construction Trades

Career Diploma

3 months

As low as $59/mo

1-800-275-4410 (9AM - 9PM ET)

Program Goal

To prepare students for an entry-level career in the residential and light commercial construction fields.

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to...

  • Describe the career opportunities available in the carpentry profession, and identify the key work characteristics of carpentry technicians
  • Identify the basic materials and tools used for standard residential construction projects, and describe how they are applied as part of the construction process
  • Understand the basic concepts and rules of construction safety, and list the types of personal protective equipment construction technicians use to stay safe on the job site
  • Identify and describe the essential steps in the framing process used for residential construction projects
  • Describe the steps in the process for transmitting building requirements and specifications from construction documents to actual building layout
  • List the materials and procedures used to install exterior building protection systems and interior building finish systems

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