Construction Technology

Course Description

The Construction Technology Program is a two-year program in which students will learn the basics of carpentry. Students will pass all construction tool safety tests with a 100% proficiency. Students will learn detailed skills such: transit and laser leveling, skid steer and attachments, material estimation, concrete forms and finishing, floor and wall layout, framing, rafter and truss building and setting, window and door setting, roof sheathing, shingling, soffit, metal fascia bending, metal siding application, insulation, drywall hanging and finishing, painting, interior and exterior finishing, cabinet building and installation, stair building, metal studs and numerous other facets of construction. Students will be performing tasks on actual construction sites, as well as simulation projects. The Construction Technology program is articulated with the St. Louis Carpenters Apprenticeship Training Facility, the Laborers Apprenticeship Training Facility and Mineral Area College. Students are eligible to receive 36 college hours, Embedded Math and Communication Arts credit hours.

Caleb Brown signs with The National Guard

Caleb Brown, a senior at West County High School and a 1st year Construction Technology student at UniTec Career Center, has signed up to enter the National Guard. Caleb will be leaving for AIT (Advanced Individual Training) on July 22 at Fort Lee in Petersburg Virginia. After AIT, Caleb will report to his unit at Whiteman Air Force Base as an Aviation Petroleum Specialist. After the completion of his specialized training, Caleb remain on active duty, pursue a degree and a career in the Construction field from companies that have already contacted him about employment. Left to right: Robert Stacy- Construction Technology Instructor, Caleb Brown and Staff Sargeant and National Guard Recruiter Kyle Mayberry.

Alexander Voyles signs with Voyles Drywall

Alexander Voyles, a senior at Farmington High School and a 2nd year student in the Construction Technology Program at UniTec Career Center will begin full-time employment in the drywall finishing business in conjunction with Voyles Drywall after graduating. Left to right: Robert Stacy- Construction Technology Instructor and Alexander Voyles

Dylan Wigger signs with Cheltenham Construction Services (CCS).

Recently Dylan Wigger, a senior at Potosi High School and a 2nd year student in the Construction Technology Program at UniTec Career Center signed with Cheltenham Construction Services in Washington Missouri. Dylan will begin his apprenticeship right after graduation. Left to right: Robert Stacy- Construction Technology Instructor, Ryan Blankenship- Vice President Cheltenham Construction Services, Dylan Wigger, Lindsey Matthews- Career Education Counselor at UniTec Career Center and Jeff Cauley- UniTec Career Center Director.

Chris Porterfield signs with Meinershagen Roofing and Sheet Metal

Recently Chris Porterfield, a senior at West County High School and a 2nd year student in the Construction Technology Program at UniTec Career Center signed with Meinershagen Roofing and Sheet Metal in Farmington Missouri. Chris will begin his apprenticeship right after graduation. Left to right: Robert Stacy- Construction Technology Instructor, Chris Porterfield and Shawn Meinershagen- Owner of Meinershagen Roofing and Sheet Metal.

Ethan Gammon signs with Creative Contracting

Recently Ethan Gammon, a senior at Central High School and a 2nd year student in the Construction Technology Program at UniTec Career Center signed with Creative Contracting in Ste. Genevieve Missouri. Ethan will begin his apprenticeship after graduation. Left to right: Robert Stacy- Construction Technology Instructor, Ethan Gammon and Ben Gegg- Owner of Creative Contracting

Mike Obenauer signs with All About Concrete

Recently Mike Obenauer, a senior at Central High School and a 2nd year student in the Construction Technology Program at UniTec Career Center was hired by All About Concrete from Bonne Terre Missouri. Mike will begin his full-time employment right after graduation. Left to right: Robert Stacy- Construction Technology Instructor, Mike Obenauer, Lindsey Matthews- Career Education Counselor at UniTec Career Center and Jeff Cauley- UniTec Career Center Director.

Junior Shivers signs with Ideal Landscape Group

Junior Shivers, a senior at Central School District and a 2nd year Construction Technology student at UniTec Career Center has been hired to work at Ideal Landscape Group in Oakville Missouri. Left to right: Robert Stacy- Construction Technology Instructor, Junior Shivers, Stephanie Leveling- Maintenance Division Manager and Silas Dill- Operations Manager.