Building Trades
Career Cluster: Architecture, Construction, & Manufacturing
Resources for Students
Building Trades programs generally prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the building, inspecting, and maintaining of structures and related properties. These programs may include instruction in masonry, carpentry, electrical and power transmission installation, building/construction finishing, management, inspection and other construction-related applications.
Student Success Planning Guide
This Student Career Planning Guide is organized by career clusters identified by the States’ Career Clusters Initiative (http://careerclusters.org/16clusters.cfm) and by MDOE CTE; U.S. Dept. of Education National Center for Education Statistics CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs) codes; and by the MACTE and MDOE Tech Groups.
Occupations Relating to this Career Cluster: (also available online at http://www.onetonline.org/find/career?c=2&g=Go)
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Architect |
General Contractor/Builder |
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Building Code Official |
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic |
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Building Designer |
Mason |
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Civil Engineer |
Painter |
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Code Official |
Paperhanger |
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Cost Estimator |
Plumber |
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Drafter |
Project Estimator |
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Electrical Engineer |
Project Inspector |
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Electronic Engineer |
Project Manager |
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Environmental Designer |
Roofer |
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Environmental Engineer |
Safety Director |
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Fire Prevention and Protection Engineer |
Sheet Metal Worker |
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Industrial Engineer |
Specialty Contractor |
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Interior Designer |
Superintendent |
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Landscape Architect |
Tile and Marble Setter |
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Materials Engineer |
Carpenter |
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Mechanical Engineer |
Official |
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Regional and Urban Planner/Designer |
Agent |
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Safety Director |
Construction Engineer |
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Specification Writer |
Construction Foreman/Manager |
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Structural Engineer |
Construction Inspector |
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Surveying and Mapping Technician |
Demolition Engineer |
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Carpenter |
Environmental Engineer |
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Code Official |
Equipment and Material Manager |
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Concrete Finisher |
Estimator |
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Construction Engineer |
Hazardous Material Remover |
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Construction Foreman/Manager |
Manufacturer Representative |
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Construction Inspector |
Mason |
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Contractor |
Safety Director |
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Design Builder |
Security and Fire Alarm System Installer |
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Drywall Installer |
Service Contractor and Field Supervisor |
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Electrician |
Subcontractor |
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Electronic Systems Technician |
System Installer |
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Equipment and Material |
Wastewater Maintenance Technician |
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Approved Secondary Building Trades Programs (Centers and Locations)
Resources for Educators
Standards and Competencies / Competency Record Forms
Approved standards for this tech group:
- CIP 46.0201 Carpentry:
- NCCER Core; NCCER Carpentry, OR
- NAHB Residential Carpentry
- CIP 46.0101 Mason/Masonry:
- NCCER Core
- NCCER Masonry Level 1
- CIP 46.0503 Plumbing Technology:
- NCCER Core, AND
- NCCER Plumbing, AND
- International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials Uniform Code
- National Association of Home Builders (NAHAB)
Residential Carpentry Standards and Competencies PDF | MS Word
Residential Carpentry Student Competency Record PDF E-Form | MS Word
2/17/12
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