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Construction, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing 1 & 2

Pathway: Architecture & Construction Pathway
Grades: 10, 11, 12   
Credit: 1 Fine Practical Arts

Instructor: Aaron Cooper or Thomas Koepp

Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Systems prepares students for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC careers by introducing students to the physical principles of these systems and the fundamental skills needed to work with them. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to follow safety procedures and use tools to perform basic operations with electrical circuits, as well as demonstrate understanding of fundamental concepts of electricity theory (i.e., Ohm’s Law). Students will be able to apply proper tools and procedures to perform basic operations with plastic piping, including measuring, cutting, and joining pipe. Furthermore, students will be able to apply mathematical concepts to solve HVAC, electrical, and plumbing problems.  Students will earn the PACT HBI core certificate.

Students who complete this course are eligible to test for OSHA 10 and HBA certification.  This certification may be used to demonstrate competency for new graduation guidelines for the class of 2021 and beyond.

Counseling Notes:

  1. Course fee: $20.00
  2. We want every student to be prepared for success! If your family needs support obtaining any of the required supplies, financial assistance is available. Please reach out to your Washington Square counselor. We are here to help.                    

Possible Career Opportunities for Students in the Construction Pathway:

  • Construction Management                     
  • Carpenter                     
  • Architect                      
  • Surveyor
  • Home Maintenance and Repair              
  • Interior Designer           
  • Building Inspector         
  • Engineering                  
  • Electrician                                            
  • Plumber                       
  • HVAC

Required Supplies for Construction: 

Required supplies - student-provided

  • Footwear: Safety-toe boots (Steel or Composite toe). Must be slip-resistant. Both tie-up and slip-on styles are acceptable.
  • Head Protection: Hard hat (Mandatory to purchase directly at Washington Square).

Required supplies - school-provided

  • Eye Protection: Safety glasses.
  • Visibility: High-visibility safety vest.
  • Hand Protection: Work gloves.

Optional supplies - student-provided

  • (None listed)

Academic & study supplies - student-provided

  • Notebook: (1) Single-subject notebook.