Building Trades

2 Year Program
Harkness, Kenton, Potter

Students will learn the fundamental practical skills needed in the construction field, such as: proper use of hand and power tools,
safety procedures, blueprint reading, and obtaining accurate measurements. Practical knowledge will be applied by working with drywall installation, rough and finish carpentry, framing, painting, roofing, floor installation, door and window installation, siding, restoration work, and more.

Program Highlights

Develop, design, and construct various structures using 21st century tools and technology.
Develop skills necessary to use and operate the same tools as a master carpenter.
Experience and manage real life construction projects.
Discover a variety of careers in the building trades to help make wise career decisions for your future.

Building Trades Video

College Agreements

Alfred State College
SUNY Erie
SUNY Morrisville

Additional Information

Students are responsible for purchasing work boots and basic hand tools.
Students are required to be dressed safely and appropriately to participate in labs.

Classroom Information

Large class size (28+)
Safety Standards are rigorous (OSHA compliance mandated)
Physically demanding
Building Trades Shop activities can be very loud
Building Trades Shop is very large and spread out
Students are outside working year-round on house job site which includes working on ladders, scaffolding, roof, etc.
Students will be required to work outside and in all weather conditions
Instruction is done in large groups with a lecture/ demonstration of content presented visually and orally

Program Highlights

Develop, design, and construct various structures using 21st century tools and technology.
Develop skills necessary to use and operate the same tools as a master carpenter.
Experience and manage real life construction projects
Discover a variety of careers in the building trades to help make wise career decisions for your future.

Instructor Information

Harkness Career & Technical Center
(716) 961-4070
Joe Fay

Alex Godfrey

Kenton Career & Technical Center
(716) 961-4010
Curtus Jasin

Potter Career & Technical Center
(716) 821-7331
David Grieco