Building Construction Technology
CONSTRUCTION
Job Corps’ Building Construction Technology program is a Pre-Apprentice training program offered by Home Builders Institute (HBI).
Career Details
Skills
Students in Building Construction Technology are trained in the following subject areas:
- Learn how to use carpentry and masonry skills to maintain existing facilities
- Use tools and equipment to repair facility structures and systems
- Maintain systems that keep a building safe and secure
- Finish and seal building surfaces
- Develop skills in landscaping to maintain a facility’s grounds
- Build cabinets
Requirements
Before entering the program, students must:
- Complete all required activity in the Career Preparation Period, including Career Exploration and Career Success/Workplace Skills.
- Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.
Credentials
As a Job Corps student, you will have the opportunity to earn credentials in your training area that may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages, and promotions.
Expectations
While on the job, you will be expected to display the following traits at all times:
- Attention to detail
- Cooperation
- Dependability
- Independence
- Integrity
- Problem-solving skills
Building Construction Technology Numbers to Know
$36K
National average earning potential for this career
Completion times vary by training area. Check with your admissions advisor.
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