ARCHITECTURE and CONSTRUCTION
Foundations of Construction I (PRINARCH 13004200) Credit: 1.0 738732
Grade Placement: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
Site: CFC, LVHS
Grade Placement: 9-12
Prerequisite: None
Site: CFC, LVHS
Foundations of Construction II (CONSTECH 13005100)) Credit: 1.0 730532
Grade Placement: 10-12
Prerequisite: Foundations of Construction I
Site: LVHS
Articulated Credit
Foundations of Construction I and II are hands-on, project-based courses utilizing various tools and equipment used in the construction industry.
Students will explore employer expectations and work ethics found in a successful construction environment. Student will read blueprints, operate
hand tools, construct projects and utilize workplace safety skills.
Grade Placement: 10-12
Prerequisite: Foundations of Construction I
Site: LVHS
Articulated Credit
Foundations of Construction I and II are hands-on, project-based courses utilizing various tools and equipment used in the construction industry.
Students will explore employer expectations and work ethics found in a successful construction environment. Student will read blueprints, operate
hand tools, construct projects and utilize workplace safety skills.
Construction Technology I (ADVCONST) Credit: 2.0 733032 TDC 733031
Grade Placement: 10-12
Prerequisite: None
Site: WTTC (CHS, LVHS)
Formerly Building Trades, this laboratory course is designed to provide job-specific training for entry-level employment in industrial/heavy construction and home building. Special emphasis placed on instruction in carpentry, shingling, sheet rocking, brick laying, form setting, load rigging, safety, leadership training, and career opportunities awareness. Students will complete a major construction project. This course is taught at West Texas Training Center. Transportation will be provided from CHS and LVHS.
Grade Placement: 10-12
Prerequisite: None
Site: WTTC (CHS, LVHS)
Formerly Building Trades, this laboratory course is designed to provide job-specific training for entry-level employment in industrial/heavy construction and home building. Special emphasis placed on instruction in carpentry, shingling, sheet rocking, brick laying, form setting, load rigging, safety, leadership training, and career opportunities awareness. Students will complete a major construction project. This course is taught at West Texas Training Center. Transportation will be provided from CHS and LVHS.
Construction Technology II (PRACCONS) Credit: 2.0 733132
Grade Placement: 11-12
Prerequisite: Construction Technology I
Site: WTTC (CHS, LVHS)
This is continuation of Construction Technology I with continued emphasis on skills needed for entry level employment in industrial/heavy construction and home building. This course is taught at West Texas Training Center. Transportation will be provided from CHS and LVHS.
Grade Placement: 11-12
Prerequisite: Construction Technology I
Site: WTTC (CHS, LVHS)
This is continuation of Construction Technology I with continued emphasis on skills needed for entry level employment in industrial/heavy construction and home building. This course is taught at West Texas Training Center. Transportation will be provided from CHS and LVHS.
Interior Design (INTERDSN) Credit: 0.5 703342 TDC 703341
Grade Placement: 10-12
Prerequisite: None
Site: CHS, LVHS
Technical Dual Credit (11-12 only)
Interior Design will focus on housing needs, career opportunities, the elements of design and designing a room, including background materials,
furniture and accessories. The course will offer the principles of design, construction of housing and designing floor plans by hand and by using
computer aided drafting (CAD). Students have the opportunity to join an award winning student leadership organization, Family, Career and
Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and participate in projects and competition.
Grade Placement: 10-12
Prerequisite: None
Site: CHS, LVHS
Technical Dual Credit (11-12 only)
Interior Design will focus on housing needs, career opportunities, the elements of design and designing a room, including background materials,
furniture and accessories. The course will offer the principles of design, construction of housing and designing floor plans by hand and by using
computer aided drafting (CAD). Students have the opportunity to join an award winning student leadership organization, Family, Career and
Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and participate in projects and competition.
Heating Ventilation and Cooling (HVACREF) Credit: 2.0 734932
Grade Placement: 11-12
Prerequisite: Howard College Entrance Requirements
Site: WTTC (CHS, LVHS)
Technical Dual Credit (11-12 only)
A truly cool profession is now available through this HVAC course. Do you want to learn more about how food is kept preserved and safe to eat? How buildings stay cooled and heated and how basic cooling and heating systems are designed and operated? Through hands on course learning, you will examine the basics of thermodynamics, refrigerant maintenance and repair, and how the transfer of heat and energy affects our everyday lives. The demand is heating up for this profession with 80 to 90 thousand workers needed in the next 5 years. So join HVAC today and energize your creative abilities in the heating and cooling industry.
Grade Placement: 11-12
Prerequisite: Howard College Entrance Requirements
Site: WTTC (CHS, LVHS)
Technical Dual Credit (11-12 only)
A truly cool profession is now available through this HVAC course. Do you want to learn more about how food is kept preserved and safe to eat? How buildings stay cooled and heated and how basic cooling and heating systems are designed and operated? Through hands on course learning, you will examine the basics of thermodynamics, refrigerant maintenance and repair, and how the transfer of heat and energy affects our everyday lives. The demand is heating up for this profession with 80 to 90 thousand workers needed in the next 5 years. So join HVAC today and energize your creative abilities in the heating and cooling industry.
Architectural Design (ARCHDSN) Credit: 2.0 738031
Grade Placement: 11-12
Prerequisite: Howard College Admission Requirements
Site: WTTC (CHS, LVHS)
Technical Dual Credit (11-12 only)
Formerly Drafting I, this college course is taught by Howard College staff. It is designed to aid students who wish to pursue careers related to
architecture, engineering and other related major industries. This course will focus on architectural and mechanical drafting procedures, practices and symbols as well as an introduction to computer-aided drafting. This course is taught at West Texas Training Center. Transportation will be
provided from CHS and LVHS. This course will meet the locally required technology credit for graduation.
Grade Placement: 11-12
Prerequisite: Howard College Admission Requirements
Site: WTTC (CHS, LVHS)
Technical Dual Credit (11-12 only)
Formerly Drafting I, this college course is taught by Howard College staff. It is designed to aid students who wish to pursue careers related to
architecture, engineering and other related major industries. This course will focus on architectural and mechanical drafting procedures, practices and symbols as well as an introduction to computer-aided drafting. This course is taught at West Texas Training Center. Transportation will be
provided from CHS and LVHS. This course will meet the locally required technology credit for graduation.
Advanced Architectural Design (ADVARCH) Credit: 2.0 738131
Grade Placement: 12
Prerequisite: Architectural Design
Site: WTTC (CHS, LVHS)
Technical Dual Credit (11-12 only)
This course (formerly Drafting II) is also a college course taught by Howard College staff and will continue to focus on architectural and mechanical drafting using the latest AutoCAD software packages. Preparations for working drawings in construction and manufacturing wil l be learned as well as an introduction to 3D modeling. This course is taught at West Texas Training Center. Transportation will be provided from CHS and LVHS.
Grade Placement: 12
Prerequisite: Architectural Design
Site: WTTC (CHS, LVHS)
Technical Dual Credit (11-12 only)
This course (formerly Drafting II) is also a college course taught by Howard College staff and will continue to focus on architectural and mechanical drafting using the latest AutoCAD software packages. Preparations for working drawings in construction and manufacturing wil l be learned as well as an introduction to 3D modeling. This course is taught at West Texas Training Center. Transportation will be provided from CHS and LVHS.
