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Building Construction

If you like building things and watching your creations grow from an idea to a finished product, take a look at the Building Construction program. Students will start off with hand tools while learning the basic principles of construction and repair of wooden structures. Students also will work on the construction of the Swofford house, an exciting project that allows the opportunity to build an actual finished home with wall coverings, floor coverings, plumbing, trim, and paint.

Job Opportunities Include:

Builder
Inspector
Cabinet Maker
Carpenter
Contractor
Painter and Paper Hanger
Drywall Installer
Roofer
Vinyl Siding Installer

Curriculum

Introduction to Building Construction

Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to introduce students to a range of career opportunities in the construction field. Students learn to read a tape measure and operate power tools, while learning to work with others. Students receive instruction in site preparation, framing, construction materials, applied mathematics, and blueprint reading. Playhouses and storage buildings are built by the students in this class.

Building Construction Advanced I

Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Building Construction
This course offers an advanced study of building materials and methods. Students work on the beginning construction phases of the Swofford house to include blueprint reading, design, layout, flooring, framing, and roofing. This course also includes instruction in estimating, interior trim, paneling, and cabinetry work.

Building Construction Advanced II

Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite: Building Construction Advanced I
Emphasis in this advanced course is on finish carpentry with cabinet and furniture construction and completion of the major house project. Completion tasks include hanging sheet rock, installing trim, painting, hanging wallpaper, and installation of basic plumbing fixtures and vinyl siding, and cabinetry construction and installation.

TITLE IX STATEMENT – Swofford does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, color, creed, handicap, religion or veteran status in the provision of educational opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972. Title IX and Section 504 coordinators may be reached through: District One office (121 Wheeler St., Campobello, SC 29322 – Phone 864-472-2846. Title IX - Mrs. Cathy McMillan, Section 504 – Dr. Trish Beason); or District Two office (4606 Parris Bridge Rd., Boiling Springs, SC 29316 – Phone 864-578-0128. Title IX – Brantley Enloe, Section 504 - Dr. Nancy Turner). DECLARACIÓN DEL TÍTULO IX – H. B. Swofford no se discrimina basado en sexo, raza, edad, color, credo, discapacidad, religión, o status de veterano en proveer oportunidades educativas o oportunidades de empleo y beneficios de acuerdo con Título IX Título 4 de Las Enmiendas Educativas de 1972 y Sección 504 de la Ley de la Rehabilitación de 1973. Se puede comunicarse con los Coordinadores del Título IX y Sección 504 por: Oficina Central Administrativa del Primer Distrito: (121 Wheeler St., P. O. Box 218, Campobello, SC 29322 – teléfono 864-472-2846. Título IX – Mrs. Cathy McMillan, Sección 504 – Dr. Trish Beason); o Oficina del Segundo Distrito (4606 Parris Bridge Rd., Boiling Springs, SC 29316 – teléfono 864-578-0128. Título IX – Dr. Brantley Enloe, Sección 504 – Dr. Nancy Turner)