Lincoln
    High School
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22900 Federal    Warren, MI 48089

Phone:  586-758-8307   Fax:  586-758-8304
Principal:  Patrick M. Victor

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Building Trades

Instructor:  Allen Doty
Paraprofessional:  George Rice

Program Description: 

1. This course offers basic knowledge and practical applications in various aspects of the construction trades. 
2. The student builds an actual residence from the floor system to the completed structure. 
3. The house structure requires the student to perform physical labor in both indoor and outdoor conditions. 
4. Students learn framing, roofing, concrete, finish trim work, safe use of hand and power tools, and various
    methods and techniques of the trade.

Students will learn how to:

• work safely

• read blueprints

• frame floor, walls, and roof

• apply shingles

• install doors and windows

• install siding

• work on basic plumbing, heating, and electrical work

• install insulation

• hang and finish drywall

• prime and paint

• install finish trim

Suggested skills and classes:

• ability to follow oral and written directions

• measuring and math skills

• industrial/vocational education

• drafting

Career Opportunities:

• Carpenter

• Concrete worker

• contractor

• Painter

• Interior finisher

• Roofer

• Tile installer

• Trim carpenter

• siding and trim installer

• insulator

• drywall finisher

• maintenance worker