Events

This course is designed for entry level or seasoned professionals teaching basic and advanced principles of blueprint reading, inclusive of layouts, elevations, dimensioning, scales, sections and terminology.

4 Saturdays in January, 8AM - 11AM

Mentor Training will Cover:

• Workplace Diversity
• Mentors as Teachers and Onsite Advisors
• Giving Instruction
• Mentors as communicators
• Problem solving

8 hours on January 14 or January 18
7:30AM - 4:30PM

Tuesday the 18th of January 5PM - 7PM

• Tour Build Smart Institute's 12,000 sf facility
• Meet Construction Industry professionals
• Learn the current Opportunities readily available
• Get plugged into up-coming training courses to boost your career
• Students & Parents speak with educators and companies about opportunities for 14-20 years old
• Discover upcoming virtual training opportunities
• Learn about Project Management, Supervision, Blueprint Reading, Mentor and other Courses
• Learn about FREE tuition through the BUILD U Scholarship
• Register for upcoming CORE classes in January & February

Semester Course

• Class Starts January 24, 2022
• 4PM - 6PM (Monday, Wednesday & Friday)
• 90 Hour Semester Course

(162.5 Hours) Carpentry Fundamentals Prerequisite: Core Fundamentals of Construction OR Opt Out.
Carpentry Level 1, Fundamentals includes:

• Core Curriculum
• Orientation to the Trade
• Building Materials
• Fasteners and Adhesives
• Hand and Power Tools
• Introduction to Construction Drawings
• Specifications
• Layout
• Floor Systems
• Wall Systems
• Ceiling Joist and Roof Framing
• Introduction to Building Envelope Systems
• Basic Stair Layout

150 Hour - Semester Course
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Beginning January 25th 4PM - 7PM

• Introduction to OSHA
• OSHA Focus Four
• Falls
• Electrocutions
• Struck-By
• Caught-In or Between
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Health Hazards In Construction
• PLUS Electives!

10 Hours
February 7 AND February 15
7:30AM - 1:00PM
(Must attend both sessions)

Accelerated Course

• February 7, 2022 - February 25, 20022
• 7:30AM to 3:30PM (Monday - Friday)
• Same 90 Hour Semester Course, completed in 15 Days!