Lancaster High School
Construction Academy

Building Americas future one student at a time.

About Us

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The Construction Academy is a beginning construction course (3 periods) that will provide student the chance to start learning about the construction industry through hands on modules and small individual projects. Students will be using the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum to obtain national certifications in the construction industry.  All NCCER certifications have a written and performance test. Students must score 70% on all written test in order to be certified in each area and complete a total of 150 hours of class time. Performance tests are pass/fail. Some of the woodworking projects they we will be doing throughout the year include building a carpenters tool tote, cutting boards, and table with matching chair (subject to change). Students will also be involved in community service projects. Building rocking toys during Christmas for the needy and construing dog houses for the humane society.

Classes Offered

NCCER CORE

NCCER Core is a prerequisite to all other Level 1 craft curriculum. Its modules cover topics such as Basic Safety, Communication Skills and Introduction to Construction Drawings. Completing this curriculum gives the trainee the basic skills needed to continue education in any craft area he or she chooses.

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NCCER Construction Technology

This curriculum will ground the trainee in the basic knowledge and principles of carpentry, masonry, concrete finishing, electrical work, HVAC, and plumbing. He or she will become skilled in different phases of a project from start to finish. Once completing this course, the trainee will be able to interpret construction drawings; perform quality concrete and brickwork; frame walls, ceilings, and floors of a structure; and install the proper wiring and piping for electrical, and plumbing systems.

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Carpentry

Carpenters make up the largest building trades occupation in the industry and those with all-around skills are in high demand. Carpenters are involved in many different kinds of construction activities, from building highways and bridges to installing kitchen cabinets. Carpenters construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials. This four-level curriculum covers content such as Building Materials, Cabinet Fabrication, and Advanced Wall Systems.

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NCCER CONNECT

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​https://www.pearson.com/us/higher-education/products-services-teaching/distance-learning-solutions/nccerconnect.html​​​

Contact

  • Lancaster, Ohio, United States
  • j_lewis@lcsschools.net a_phillips@lcsschools.net
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