Building Technology

The Building Technology career cluster includes four classes within the building technology career field. Student internships are available in each of the classes; students earn certificates of completion and are eligible for higher education and/or employment in the building technology industry. College units can be earned by students who earn grades of B or better and academic equivalency may be earned towards graduation.

Air Conditioning/Refrigeration/Heating Cabinetmaking Carpentry Electrical Maintenance

Air Conditioning/Refrigeration/Heating WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Learn maintenance, overhaul, repair and adjustment of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration units. This program enables students to develop entry-level job skills in domestic and light commercial refrigeration and air-conditioning repair and maintenance. Included is instruction in the theory and application of basic principles involved in conditioning and cooling of air; electrical fundamentals and controls; the use of technical reference manuals; diagnosis of unit malfunctions; and repair and adjustment of compressors, pumps and related components. Students are given hands-on classroom experience and work on live equipment throughout the campus as aides to the campus maintenance crew. A second year of advanced training includes theory and application of heating principles, commercial air conditioning and refrigeration, airflow measurements and system design. Refrigerant reclaim and recycling is a requirement for completion of both year one and year two LENGTH and CREDIT Two or four semesters, 3 hours daily 15 credits per semester Graduation credits may be available in physical science and math ELIGIBILITY Juniors and seniors SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Required equipment for this class: safety clothing, clear safety glasses for shop work, and dark safety glasses for soldering, a set of headphones, pen, pencil, 3 4 ring binder with paper. Industry internships available COMMUNITY COLLEGE CREDITS Community college credits can be earned while in high school for students earning grades of A or B and are transferable to San Jose Community College: 4 units for year one and 4 units for year two. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Heating and Air Conditioning Installer Heating and Air Conditioning Servicer Air Conditioning Mechanic Air Conditioning Mechanics Helper Air Conditioning Technician Refrigeration Mechanic Refrigeration Mechanic Helper Refrigeration System Installer Refrigeration Technician

Cabinetmaking WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Operate woodworking machines common to millwork, cabinetmaking, finish carpentry and the display industry. Students learn how to operate all major woodworking machines, both stationary and portable, that are common to the millwork, cabinetmaking, finish carpentry and display industry. Students receive hands-on experience in the processes used to build fine casework, kitchen cabinets, displays, moldings, frames, trim and panels, and windows and sashes. Instruction includes training in layout, cutting, shaping fabrication, and assembling parts by means of pneumatic tools and woodworking machines, cabinet installation, installing hardware; e.g., hinges, catches and drawer pulls; blueprint reading and features of various kinds of woods. LENGTH and CREDIT Two or four semesters, 3 hours daily 15 credits per semester Graduation credits may be available in computer literacy and math ELIGIBILITY Juniors and seniors SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Steel measuring tape and safety glasses Industry internships available COMMUNITY COLLEGE CREDITS Community college credits can be earned while in high school for students earning grades of A or B and are transferable to San Jose Community College: 3 construction units. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Cabinetmaker Finish Carpenter

Carpentry WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Design and construct buildings using carpentry tools and equipment. This course is designed to give students the experience necessary to enter the construction trades as an apprentice carpenter or as an apprentice in a related trade. Students get hands- on experience as well as academic exposure to the entire spectrum of residential construction: print reading (building plans), foundations, framing, roofing, finish work and drafting. The course also includes units on CAD, math, business skills, use of the personal computer, job search and building maintenance skills, including painting, plumbing, electrical wiring and sheet rocking. LENGTH and CREDIT Two or four semesters, 3 hours daily 15 credits per semester Graduation credits may be available in math ELIGIBILITY Juniors and seniors SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Three-ring binder with dividers and paper, red and blue pens, pencil, safety glasses, tool pouches, 25 tape measure, speed square, chalk line, framing hammer, a carpenters pencil and a small Tupperware-like container with lid. Industry internships available COMMUNITY COLLEGE CREDITS Community college credits can be earned while in high school for students earning grades of A or B and are transferable to San Jose Community College: 3 construction units for year 1; 3 units for year 2. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Carpenter Architect Building Maintenance Worker Sheet rocker General Construction Laborer Plumber Facilities Maintenance Lather Construction Worker Surveyor Hardware Store Clerk Painter Lumber Yard Sales Person Roofer Home Improvement Center Sales Person Hardware Store Sales Person

Electrical Maintenance WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Learn electrical installations, trouble shooting and repair for students wishing to enter electrical maintenance careers. This program is designed to develop pre-employment skills and attitudes in students wishing to enter industrial electrical maintenance occupations. Basic electrical safety; electrical code; lighting; switching and motor control circuits; electrical trouble-shooting; blueprint and schematic reading; and installation techniques are studied. As new students gain experience and knowledge in the classroom, they participate in assigned campus electrical installations and maintenance ranging from lighting maintenance to the troubleshooting and repair of the great variety of industrial equipment found on the CCOC campus. Emphasis is also placed on developing a solid background in elementary DC and AC theory. Introduction to the function, testing, and theory of solid state devices is also presented. A second year of training is available. Second-year students assist with campus electrical maintenance. LENGTH and CREDIT Two or four semesters, 3 hours daily 15 credits per semester Graduation credits may be available in math and physical science. ELIGIBILITY Juniors and seniors One year of algebra with a grade of C or better is recommended. Industry internships available COMMUNITY COLLEGE CREDITS Community college credits can be earned while in high school for students earning grades of A or B and are transferable to San Jose Community College: 4 construction units. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Assembler Electrician, Maintenance Electrician Apprentice Electricians Helper

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