Architecture & Construction Pathway

Learn about careers in the construction industry, safety, use of hand and power tools, as well as working with construction drawings and blueprints and material handling. Learners can also become knowledgable about environmentally responsible architecture and construction practices.

IN-DEMAND CAREERS

Construction Manager - $$$$

Plumber - $$

Landscape Architect - $$$

Civil Engineer - $$$

Salary ranges based on Larimer County Workforce data.

Electrician - $$$

Architectural Drafter - $$

Building Inspectors - $$$

HVAC Technician - $$$

SUGGESTED Course Sequence

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Downloadable 4-Year Sample Pathway Plan

Level 1 Courses

PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION (2209)

5 Elective Credits

Offered at: CHS, FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS, TMHS, WMHS

Course Description & Outline

WOODWORKING TECHNOLOGY A (2282)

5 Fine Arts Credits

Offered at: CHS, FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS, WMHS

Course Description & Outline

Level 2 Courses

WOODWORKING TECHNOLOGY B (2233) (2

5 Fine Art Credits

Offered at: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS, WMHS

Course Description & Outline

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY (2230)

5 Fine Arts Credits

Offered at: CHS, FRHS, RMHS, TMHS

Course Description & Outline

FRCC MECHANICAL DESIGN I (2210CEFRHS)

5 PSD/3 FRCC Credits

  • College Credit Opportunity

Offered at: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS

Course Description & Outline

Level 3 Courses

WOODWORKING TECHNOLOGY II A (2237)

5 Fine Art Credits

Offered at: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS

Course Description & Outline

WOODWORKING TECHNOLOGY II B (2240)

5 Fine Art Credits

Offered at: FRHS, RMHS

Course Description & Outline

CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS 1 A&B (2288S1/S2)

(Geometry in Construction)

5 Fine Arts Credits Each

Offered at: PHS, WMHS

  • Capstone Opportunity
Course Description
Students in this class will learn about various facets of construction in both a classroom and hands-on setting. This program of study is intended to prepare students for careers in construction by developing an understanding of the different phases of a construction project from start to finish. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in the earlier phases of building construction, including site layout, foundation systems, framing systems, and electrical systems. In PSD this couse is paired with Geometry as part of the Geometry and Construction program.

ARCHITECTURE (2223)

5 Fine Arts Credits

Offered at: FCHS, FRHS, PHS

Course Description
Architecture is designed for advanced drafters to develop skills in the field of architectural engineering. This class will offer the experience in the development and design of structures using architectural design software. Students will develop drafting skills through reading architectural blue prints and generating floor plans for real world applications. Prerequisites: Engineering Drafting I.

FUTURES LAB CAREER PATHWAY PROGRAM

1/2 day career pathway program open to all PSD high school students.  Transportation is provided from all home high schools. 

CONSTRUCTION TRADES PATHWAY3)

Design Build 1:
• Introduction to Drafting & Design A (5 Language Arts credits)
• Introduction to Drafting & Design B (5 Fine & Applied Arts credits)
• Building Materials A (5 Fine & Applied Arts credits)

Design Build 2:
• Construction Technology (5 Fine & Applied Arts credits)
• Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing Systems (5 Fine & Applied Arts credits)
• Building Materials B (5 Fine & Applied Arts credits)

HVAC:
• Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology (10 Elective credits)
• Capstone: HVAC (5 Language Arts credits)

Pathway Information

Level 4 Course

WORK-BASED LEARNING: CONSTRUCTION (2213) (2213)

Variable Elective Credits

Offered at: CHS, FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS, TMHS, WMHS

  • Capstone Opportunity
Course Description & Outline

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FRCC

Front Range Community College
Architecture and Construction Program

NTHA

National Technical Honor Society

PSD Architecture & Construction Teachers

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Futures Lab

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Garrett Johnson 

 

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Fossil Ridge High School

Kyle Taylor 

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Jerry Kreisher

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Chris Boone 

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Wellington High School

Andy Shaw

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Timnath Middle High School

Kev Murray

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David Weber

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