CTE- Architecture and Construction
Architectural Design
The high school CTE Architectural Design program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with developing, engineering, and designing structures and facilities. This program of study may also include collecting and interpreting geographic information, researching and preparing maps, and interior design.
Work-Based and Expanded Learning Opportunities in Architectural Design
- Shadow an architect, interior designer or civil engineer
- Participate in SkillsUSA
- Intern at an architectural firm
High School CTE Architectural Design Certifications
- Autodesk Associate (Certified User) 3ds MAX
- Autodesk Associate (Certified User & Professional) AutoCAD
- Autodesk Associate (Certified User & Professional) Fusion 360
- Autodesk Associate (Certified User) Revit Architecture
- Autodesk Associate (Certified User) Revit for Electrical
- Autodesk Associate (Certified User) Revit for Structural Design
- Autodesk Certified Professional in AutoCAD for Design and Drafting
- Autodesk Certified Professional & Certified User in Civil 3D for Infrastructure Design
- Autodesk Certified Professional in Revit for Architectural Design
- Autodesk Certified Professional in Revit for Electrical Design
- Autodesk Certified Professional in Revit for Structural Design
- Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) - Electrical
- Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) & Professional (CSWP) - Academic
- Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) - Drawing Tools
- Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) - Model Based Definition
- Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) & Professional (CSWP)- Simulation
- Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA- Sustainability
- LEED Green Associate
Architectural Design Salary Information
Architectural Design Occupations | Average Salary |
|---|---|
Architects | $77,043 |
Geographic Information Analysts and Surveyors | $58,926 |
Architectural/Civil Drafters | $50,170 |
Construction Managers | $87,402 |
Carpentry
The Carpentry high school CTE program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities related to constructing, installing, or repairing structures and fixtures made of wood, such as concrete forms (including frameworks, partitions, joists, studding, rafters, and stairways). This program of study may also include exploration into installing, dismantling, or moving machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.
Work-Based and Expanded Learning Opportunities in Carpentry
- Shadow a carpenter or millwright
- Participate in SkillsUSA
- Obtain an NCCER certification in Millwright Level 1 or Carpentry Level 1
High School CTE Carpentry Certifications
- HBI Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT), Basic Carpentry
- HBI Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT), Core
- HBI Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT), Green Core
- NCCER Carpentry Level I
- NCCER Carpentry Level II
- NCCER Commercial Carpenter
- NCCER Construction Technology Certification Level I
- NCCER Core
- NCCER Painting: Commercial and Residential Level I
Carpentry Salary Information
Carpentry Occupations | Average Salary |
|---|---|
Carpenters | $35,922 |
Cost Estimators | $63,939 |
Construction Management and Inspection
The high school CTE Construction Management and Inspection program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with cost estimates for construction projects or services to aid management in bidding on or determining the price of products or services. Construction Management and Inspection studies may also include exploration into inspecting structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations.
Work-Based and Expanded Learning Opportunities in Construction Management and Inspection
- Shadow a building inspector or cost estimator
- Participate in SkillsUSA
- Intern with a construction company
- Shadow a project manager or inspector
High School CTE Construction Management and Inspection Certifications
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- HBI Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT), Building Construction Technology
- HBI Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT), Core
- LEED Green Associate
- NCCER Construction Site Safety Technician
- NCCER Construction Technology Certification Level I
- NCCER Core
- NCCER Weatherization Technician Level I
- Residential Plans Examiner - R3
Construction Management and Inspection Salary Information
Construction Management and Inspection Occupations | Average Salary |
|---|---|
Construction and Building Inspectors | $53,914 |
Cost Estimators | $63,939 |
Construction Managers | $87,402 |
Electrical
The CTE Electrical high school program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. The Electrical program of study may also include exploration into installing and repairing telecommunications cable, including fiber optics.
Work-Based and Expanded Learning Opportunities in Electrical
- Shadow an electrician or fiber optics line installer
- Participate in SkillsUSA
- Intern for or shadow an electrician
High School CTE Electrical Certifications
- C-200 Certified Industry 4.0 Automation Systems Specialist I - 201 Electrical Systems 1
- Electrical Apprenticeship Certificate Level 1
- HBI Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT), Basic Electrical
- HBI Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT), Core
- NCCER Commercial Electrician
- NCCER Construction Technology Certification Level I
- NCCER Core
- NCCER Electrical Level I
- NCCER Electrical Level II
- NCCER Electronic System Technician Level I
- NCCER Electronic System Technician Level II
- TRIO Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship (EPP) Certification
Electrical Salary Information
Electrical Occupations | Average Salary |
|---|---|
Electrical Linemen | $54,184 |
Electricians | $44,013 |
Electrical and Electronics Installers | $37,544 |
Security and Fire Alarm Installers | $43,638 |
Telecommunication Line Installers and Repairers | $49,150 |
HVAC and Sheet Metal
The high school CTE HVAC and Sheet Metal program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with installing, serving, or repairing heating and air conditioning systems. The program also studies the fabrication, assembly, installation, and repair of sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings. The HVAC and Sheet Metal program may also include exploration into preparing cost estimates for certain construction projects involving heating and air conditioning and sheet metal.
Work-Based and Expanded Learning Opportunities in HVAC and Sheet Metal
- Shadow an HVAC worker or cost estimator
- Participate in SkillsUSA
- Intern with an HVAC and/or sheet metal company
High School CTE HVAC and Sheet Metal Certifications
- Employment Ready Certification - Air Conditioning
- Employment Ready Certification - Electrical
- Employment Ready Certification - Gas Heat
- Employment Ready Certification - Heat Pumps
- Employment Ready Certification - Light Commercial Air Conditioning
- Heating, Electrical, & Air Conditioning Technology (H.E.A.T)
- HBI Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT), Core
- HBI Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT), Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
- CCER Construction Technology Certification Level I
- NCCER Core
- NCCER Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Level I
- NCCER Sheet Metal Level I
- Refrigerant Handling (EPA 608)
HVAC and Sheet Metal Salary Information
HVAC and Sheet Metal Occupations | Average Salary |
|---|---|
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics | $41,808 |
Sheet Metal Workers | $37,419 |
Cost Estimators | $63,939 |
Masonry
The high school CTE Masonry program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities related to laying and binding materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, and other types of mortar and substances to construct or repair walls and other structures. Masonry may also include exploration into raising and uniting iron or steel to form completed structures or structural frameworks and building structures using stone.
Work-Based and Expanded Learning Opportunities in Masonry
- Job shadow a brickmason, stonemason, or ironworker
- Participate in SkillsUSA
- Intern with a person working within masonry
High School CTE Masonry Certifications
- HBI Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT), Brick Masonry
- HBI Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT), Core
- NCCER Core
- NCCER Masonry, Level I
- NCCER Masonry, Level II
- NCCER Masonry, Level II
Masonry Salary Information
Masonry Occupations | Average Salary |
|---|---|
Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $44,013 |
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $32,739 |
Cost Estimators | $63,939 |
Plumbing and Pipefitting
The Plumbing and Pipefitting high school CTE program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities related to assembling, installing, or repairing pipes, fittings, or fixtures of heating, water, or drainage systems. This program of study can include maintaining pipe supports or related hydraulic or pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, or industrial production or processing systems.
Work-Based and Expanded Learning Opportunities in Plumbing and Pipefitting
- Job shadow a plumber, pipefitter, or steamfitter
- Participate in SkillsUSA
- Obtain a Core Curriculum NCCER certification in Pipefitting Level I or Plumbing Level I
High School CTE Plumbing and Pipefitting Certifications
- HBI Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT), Core
- Industrial Technology Maintenance (ITM) - Maintenance Piping
- NCCER Core
- NCCER Industrial Pipefitter
- NCCER Pipefitting, Level I
- NCCER Plumbing, Level II
- NCCER Construction Technology Certification Level I
- Tradesman Plumber – Limited
Plumbing and Pipefitting Salary Information
Plumbing and Pipefitting Occupations | Average Salary |
|---|---|
Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $63,710 |
Plumbers, Pipefitters and Steamfitters | $44,928 |
Helpers-Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $30,098 |
Pipe Installers | $31,616 |
Sources and Additional Information on CTE and Architecture and Construction:
- College Vine – How to Become an Architect
- Architectural Record-Top Architecture Schools
- Trade Schools Near Me/ Vocational Schools Near Me- Find My Trade School
- Carpentry Classes Near Me-Trade Schools, Colleges, ad Universities>
- Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)
- Career and Technology Association of Texas (CTAT)
- Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)
- Texas Construction Crafts Instructors Association
- National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
- Texas Industrial Vocational Association (TIVA)>
- National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA)
- Texas Board of Professional Engineers
- Architectural Design Program of Study
- Carpentry Program of Study
- Construction Management Program of Study
- Electrical Program of Study
- HVAC and Sheet Metal Program of Study
- Masonry Program of Study
- Plumbing and Pipefitting Program of Study
- Go Public CTE programs page
SWISD CTE Construction Program
In the Southwest ISD Construction program, students receive hands-on experiences to explore many pathways and find the perfect fit for themselves. The CTE program helps students develop communication skills and teamwork skills while earning a certification in a related field. The students helped build several mini-libraries for Spicewood Elementary school and the surrounding community.
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