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January 19, 2024

Building Trades

The CTS Building Trades strand offers students hands-on experience, knowledge and skills related to the building of houses, including construction, electrical and plumbing

Introduction to Electrical Systems 20

Course Code: ELECT20

Credits: minimum of 5-6 credits

CTS modules included in these courses:

 CON1070 – Building Construction

 CON2070 – Electrical Systems

 ELT1010 – Electro Assembly 1

 ELT1030 – Conversion & Distribution

 ELT2030 – Branch Circuit Wiring

 ELT1050 – Electronic Power Systems

This CTS cluster is an introduction to the electrical trade. This course will involve modules involved in the building trades as experience by a Journeyman Electrician. This class will focus on the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in the electrical trade. Students will develop knowledge and skills in the correct use of tools, machines, safety and shop culture. This course will provide students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for employment or further education. This course will engage students in learning opportunities to discover their interests in practical and purposeful ways.

Introduction to Mechanical Systems 20

Course Code: PLUMB20

Credits: minimum of 5-6 credits

Required for: n/a

This CTS cluster is an introduction to the HVAC/Plumbing/Pipefitting trades. This course will involve modules involved in the building trades as experience by a Journeyman. This class will focus on the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in the mechanical systems trades. Students will develop knowledge and skills in the correct use of tools, machines, safety and shop culture. This course will provide students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for employment or further education. This course will engage students in learning opportunities to discover their interests in practical and purposeful ways.

CTS modules included in these courses:

 CON2080 – Plumbing

 CON2090 Climate Control

 FAB1090 Sheet Fab 1

 FAB2090 – Sheet Fab 2

 FAB2170 – Pipefitting

 Project Module