Students in the Industrial and Building Maintenance program will learn how to maintain and repair various buildings, from houses to factories. Students from this class can work in residential property management or run an entire building like the chief engineer of the school. The level one semester includes nine of the 13 NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic curriculum modules. This includes Trade Intro, Fasteners, Oxyfuel Cutting, Gaskets, Pumps, Valves, Testing Equipment, Mobile Equipment, and Lubrication. The full year level two program covers the NCCER Core curriculum and the remaining Industrial Maintenance modules. Level two also includes the Building Maintenance aspects of Carpentry, Electricity, Plumbing, Drywall and Finishing, Flooring, and Maintenance

 Completer Courses

• Building Industrial Maintenance 1

• Building/industrial Maintenance 2

 Schools Offering Completer

• CAT North

 Potential Certifications

NCCER Certification

• Core

Occupational Safety And Health Administration

• OSHA 10

 Career Opportunities Upon Program Completion

• Building/facilities Maintenance Technician ($34,483 - $63,476)

• Industrial Maintenance Technician ($45,297 - $80,831)

 Career Opportunities With Additional Education And Training

• Construction Manager/foreman ($62,790 - $167,650)

• Facilities Manager ($60,220 - $155,190)

• Project Manager ($50,500 - $156,770)

In the Carpentry program, students will learn key elements needed to be successful in the carpentry trade including: safety, math, tool usage, design, structural framing, and woodworking. Carpentry is a hands-on, yet academically challenging environment, designed to help students "build" their future.

Completer Courses

• Carpentry 1

• Carpentry 2

 Schools Offering Completer

• CAT North

• CAT South

 Potential Certifications

NCCER Certification

• Core

• Level 1 Carpentry

Occupational Safety And Health Administration

• OSHA 10

 Articulated/proficiency Credit

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC)

• ACH 121 Construction Technology (3 Credits)

Community College Of Baltimore County (CCBC)

• CONT 101 Construction Blueprint Reading (3 Credits)

• CONT 116 Practices Of Resourceful Construction (3 Credits)

 Career Opportunities Upon Program Completion

• Carpenter ($35,590 - $78,370)

• Cabinetmaker ($29,610 - $59,110)

• Drywall Installer ($36,630 - $79,090)

• Building Maintenance ($34,483 - $63,476)

 Career Opportunities With Additional Education And Training

• Building Inspector ($45,920 - $80,260)

• Construction Management ($62,790 - $167,650)

• Civil Engineer ($60,820 - $130,840)

• Surveyor ($37,020 - $98,490)

• Cost Estimator ($47,180 - $115,190)

Students will develop an understanding of the built world through the design and construction process. Each course uses a project-based learning approach to advance students’ understanding of the design-build-maintain process. Advanced architectural drafting and design skills are developed through lab-based instruction using Autodesk software tools (AutoCAD and Revit Architecture). Throughout the program, students will develop a portfolio to demonstrate knowledge of each phase of the design and construction management process. Students will also have the opportunity to earn industry certification in AutoCAD. Additionally, each course includes ‘real-world’ projects and problem-solving to align with the school’s Signature - Community Development & Global Citizenship.

 Completer Courses

• Introduction To Construction Design And Management

• Principles Of Construction Design

• Honors Advanced Design And 3-d Modeling

• Honors Advanced Construction Management

 Schools Offering Completer

• Arundel

 Potential Certifications

Autodesk

• AutoCAD Certification

• Revit Architecture Certification

 Articulated/proficiency Credit

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC)

• EGNT 101 Introduction To Engineering Technology (3 Credits)

• Or ENSC 101 Engineering Design (3 Credits)

 Career Opportunities Upon Program Completion

• First-line Supervisors Of Construction Trades And Extraction Workers ($50,920 - $104,140)

• Mechanical Drafters ($45,600 - $104,930)

• Civil Engineering Technologists And Technicians ($38-550 - $72,800)

 Career Opportunities With Additional Education And Training

• Construction And Building Inspectors ($48,480 - $88,190)

• Construction Managers ($66,380 - $174,140)

• Civil Engineers ($59-640 - $132,200)

The Electricity program provides high school students with the knowledge and skills to launch a career in electricity. Topics include the national electrical code book, electron theory, direct current fundamentals, series/parallel circuits, power, alternating current fundamentals, and calculations for power, voltage, current, and resistance. Safety is emphasized students learn to wire electrical circuits and equipment projects.

Level 2 provides students with advanced training in the techniques, processes, and theories introduced in Level 1. Electrical controls, blueprint reading, estimating, troubleshooting, meter reading, advanced wiring projects, and special circuits are included.

 Completer Courses

• Electricity 1

• Electricity 2

 Schools Offering Completer

• CAT North

• CAT South

 Potential Certifications

NCCER Certification

• Core

• Level 1 Electricity

Occupational Safety And Health Administration

• OSHA 10

 Articulated/proficiency Credit

Community College Of Baltimore County (CCBC)

• CONT 101 Construction Blueprint Reading (3 Credits)

• CONT 116 Practices Of Resourceful Construction (3 Credits)

 Career Opportunities Upon Program Completion

• Electrician ($37,060 - $101,400)

• Electrical Power-line Installers And Repairers ($49,620 - $106,870)

• Lighting Technicians ($33,800 - $135,540)

 Career Opportunities With Additional Education And Training

• Electrical Engineer ($71,890 - $164,760)

• Construction Management ($62,790 - $167,650)

• Project Manager ($50,500 - $156,770)

• Construction And Building Inspectors ($48,480 - $88,190)

Basic principles and practical applications to the Air Conditioning and Heating Industry are introduced in this program. Electro-Mechanical Theory, basic electricity, and wiring diagrams are studied. Outcomes include troubleshooting, maintenance, wiring diagrams, ducting, and repair of central heating and air conditioning systems. Jobs are available in manufacturing, wholesaling, retailing, and building maintenance. This program is certified by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).

 Completer Courses

• HVAC 1

• HVAC 2

Schools Offering Completer

• CAT North

• CAT South

 Potential Certifications

NCCER Certification

• Core

• Level 1 Electricity

• EPA Core

• CFC

Occupational Safety And Health Administration

• OSHA 10

• EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification

• MD Department Of Labor, Licensing, & Regulation HVAC Apprenticeship License

Articulated/proficiency Credit

Community College Of Baltimore County (CCBC)

• AIRC 111 HVAC Safety, Tools, And Methods (3 Credits)

• AIRC 115 Fundamentals Of Refrigeration (3 Credits)

• AIRC 205 Heating Systems (3 Credits)

• AIRC 104 Basics Of HVAC/electricity (3 Credits)

 Career Opportunities Upon Program Completion

• Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Mechanics And Installers ($38,800 - $94,270)

• Home Appliance Repairer ($34,460 - $67,100)

• Geothermal Technician ($30,270 - $65,470)

• Facilities Maintenance And Repair ($31,540 - $69,300)

• Sheet Metal Worker ($38,490 - $86,470)

 Career Opportunities With Additional Education And Training

• HVAC Code Inspector ($48,480 - $88,190)

• Energy Engineer ($42,520 - $176,280)

• Control And Valve Installers ($39,460 - $85,580)

• Construction Project Manager ($66,380 - $174,170)

• Business Owner

Students will learn to work with brick, block, stone, and concrete. They will be able to estimate the cost of materials, read blueprints, and lay out projects. Career opportunities in this trade offer a promising future for graduates as a mason tender, bricklayer, layout person, foreman, estimator, superintendent, and contractor. This program is certified by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).

Completer Courses

• Masonry 1

• Masonry 2

Schools Offering Completer

• CAT North

Potential Certifications

NCCER Certification

• Core

• Level 1 Masonry

Occupational Safety And Health Administration

• OSHA 10

Career Opportunities Upon Program Completion

• Brick Masons And Block Masons ($44,010 - $71,240)

• Stone Mason ($39,720 - $73,280)

• Tile And Stone Setters ($35,040 - $66,420)

Career Opportunities With Additional Education And Training

• Building Inspector ($45,920 - $80,260)

• Construction Management ($62,790 - $167,650)

• Civil Engineer ($60,820 - $130,840)

• Cost Estimator ($47,180 - $115,190)

• Business Owner

Students will be instructed in the areas of soldering, brazing, repairing sinks and toilets, repairing water heaters, reading blueprints, and designing bathrooms. A senior year internship is available, which can lead to an apprenticeship program. Career opportunities exist as plumber, gas fitter, maintenance engineer, engineer, steam fitter, sprinkler system mechanic, boiler mechanic, plumbing sales representative, service person or estimator. This program is certified by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).

Completer Courses

• Plumbing 1

• Honors Plumbing 2

Schools Offering Completer

• CAT North

Potential Certifications

NCCER Certification

• Core

• Level 1 Plumbing

Occupational Safety And Health Administration

• OSHA10

Articulated/proficiency Credit

Community College Of Baltimore County (CCBC)

• CONT 101 Construction Blueprint Reading (3 Credits)

• CONT 116 Practices Of Resourceful Construction (3 Credits)

• AIRC 110 HVAC Safety, Tools, And Methods (3 Credits)

Career Opportunities Upon Program Completion

• Helpers--pipelayer, Plumber, Pipefitter, And Steamfitter ($32,380 - $56,410)

• Plumbing Apprentice

• Steamfitter Apprentice

Career Opportunities With Additional Education And Training

• Plumber, Pipefitter, And Steamfitter ($36,620 - $89,000)

• First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades ($50,920 - $104,140)

• Construction and Building Inspector ($45,920 - $80,260)

• Construction Management ($62,790 - $167,650)

Students will be instructed in blueprint reading, oxy-acetylene welding and cutting, brazing, arc welding, plasma cutting and welding, and pulse MIG welding. Career opportunities exist as production welder, machine operator, job shop welder, fabricator, pipeline, welder, sheet metal mechanic and welder, construction welder, and welding Shop Owner. This Program Is Certified By The National Center For Construction Education And Research (NCCER).

Completer Courses

• Welding 1

• Welding 2

Schools Offering Completer

• CAT North

• CAT South

Potential Certifications

NCCER Certification

• Core

• Level 1 Welding

Occupational Safety And Health Administration

• OSHA 10

• American Association Of Welding D1-1 Certification

• American Welding Society (Aws) Certification

Career Opportunities Upon Program Completion

• Welders ($37,480 - $81,590)

• Welding, Soldering, And Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, And Tenders ($37,060 - $91,750)

• Structural Metal Fabricators And Fitters ($37,530 - $79,080)

• Maintenance Workers, Machinery ($33,940 - $77,960)

Career Opportunities With Additional Education And Training

• Electro- Mechanical And Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians ($50,900 - $99,900)

• Materials Engineers ($80,160 - $176,280)