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Building Trades & Construction Design Technology

Program Overview

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Architecture and Construction career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Architecture and Construction career cluster.

The content includes but is not limited to applying construction techniques; reading plans and specifications; and developing trade skills in carpentry, masonry, electricity, plumbing and air conditioning.

Admission Requirements

  • AGE: 16 years or older
  • BASIC SKILLS LEVEL: Computations (Math) 9.0 & Communications (Reading & Language Arts) 9.0

Employment opportunities

The program is designed to prepare students for employment in the construction industry in positions such as framers, carpenters, finish carpenters, brick masons, plasterers, electrical helpers, plumber helpers, painters, construction workers, laborers and maintenance workers.

What You'll learn

  • Demonstrate safety practices and follow disaster plans.
  • Identify and use basic hand tools.
  • Identify power tools and describe their proper operation.
  • Research, identify, classify and present construction components, materials, hardware and characteristics.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the construction industry and related occupations.
  • Explain the importance of employability and entrepreneurship skills.
  • Demonstrate rough and finish carpentry skills.
  • Demonstrate masonry skills.
  • Demonstrate painting and decorating skills.
  • Demonstrate mathematics and science knowledge and skills.
  • Explain all that the built environment encompasses.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the natural environment, built environment and green built environment.
  • Research laws applicable to the construction industry.
  • Develop a basic understanding of construction contracts and how they apply to the construction process.
  • Demonstrate electrical rough in skills, finish electrical skills, plumbing rough in skills and finish plumbing skills.
  • Demonstrate heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) rough in skills.
  • Demonstrate design technology.

Why Choose Lively?

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FAQs

Common questions about our program.

What kind of hands-on training will I receive in this trade program?

Youโ€™ll gain real-world experience in labs or workshops that simulate job-site conditions. This includes working with industry-standard tools, equipment, and safety protocols.

No prior experience is required. Most programs are designed to teach you from the ground up, though a basic understanding of math and mechanics can be helpful.

Each of Lively Technical College workforce training programs prepares students to pursue industry-recognized certifications that validate the knowledge and competencies taught through textbooks and hands-on training. There may certification exam fees not covered in program fees.

Yes. Many trade programs partner with local employers to offer apprenticeships, externships, or on-the-job training during the program.

Career opportunities in the trades are in high demand, with many companies looking for employees with technical training and industry certifications. Lively graduates are prepared for entry-level roles with opportunities to advance. Starting salaries vary by field and location, but most graduates can expect competitive entry-level wages ranging from $18 – $30 per hour with clear pathways for promotion.

Lively Technical College offers a wide range of scholarships including, need-based scholarships for students who demonstrate financial need, and specialized scholarships or specific fields of study. To apply, students typically need to submit an application form along with supporting materials such as transcripts, recommendation letters, and a personal essay. Some scholarships may require an interview. We recommend reviewing eligibility criteria carefully and applying early to maximize your chances.

Employers of graduates

meet your instructors

Travis Barlar
Travis Barlar
Instructor
850-487-7402
travis.barlar@leonschools.net

Program Requirements

Total Clock Hours: 900
OCPCourse NumberCourse TitleCourse LengthSOC Code
ABCV 0080Building Construction Assistant45049-9071
BBCV 0081Carpentry and Masonry Technician15049-9071
CBCV 0082Electrical and Plumbing Technician15049-9071
DBCV 0083Building Maintenance Technician (formerly โ€˜A/C and Painting Technicianโ€™)15049-9071

See the Course Catalogย for detailed program cost and fee information.

Total Clock Hours: 900
FeeDetails
2628.00Florida Resident Tuition ($2.92 x 900 hours)
90.00Registration Fee ($45.00 per semester x 2)
100.00Facility Usage Fee ($50.00 per semester x 2)
600.00Lab Fee ($300.00 per semester x 2)
739.00Miscellaneous Fees ($639.00 paid during 1st semester)

Occupational Advisory Committee

Mr. Rooter Plumbing
Woodlane Cabinetry
Loweโ€™s
Home Depot
Haggan Constructions
ABC North Florida

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This application could change your life in amazing ways! Weโ€™re here for you and we want you to success, so let us know if you need help with the application process. (850)-487-7473.