Trades That Build

Welcome to Intro to TradesMrs. Vandernick lvandernick@ccaeducate.me (717) 710-3300 ext. 11814

The Plan for Today: Unit 3 Lesson: 3.1.2 Trades That Build​ Goals:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:40-1:25 pm

Learners can:​

• Identify key responsibilities of building trade careers ​
• Identify the characteristics of each of the building trades​
• Create a trades career pathway plan​

Warm Up: Each day we will begin with a question or activity to get us started!

Vocabulary:

• Carpenter ​
• Construction Manager ​
• Drywall Installer ​
• Electrician ​
• Flooring Installer​
• Tile Setter ​
• Landscaper ​
• Mason ​
• Painter ​
• Plumber ​
• Roofer ​
• Woodworker​

Think about it...

• Margo, a high school student, wants to explore trade careers, starting with the housework she does with her grandpa.
• She understands the effort involved in building and maintaining a house and already has basic knowledge of hand tools and best practices.
• However, she is uncertain about which specific job in the building trades she wants to pursue, realizing there are many choices.

What are some jobs she could consider?

The State of Building Trades

• The construction trade industry is booming. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in April 2022 alone: ​

• 1,819,000 building permits for home improvement​
• 1,724,000 new housing construction projects started​
• 1,295,000 houses were completed in the United States​

• Millions of residential or home building projects started in just one month! That does not include any improvements or construction to commercial buildings. ​

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Paths You Could Take in Trades

Drywall Installer

Carpenter

Roofer

Flooring Installer and tile setter

Installs shingles and other roofing materials to protect homes or buildings from weather like rain and snow.

Installs drywall on walls and ceilings, along with insulation and soundproofing materials inside buildings and homes.

Builds and repairs structures using wood and concrete, including cabinets, windows, and doors.

Installs flooring and tiles within buildings and homes.

Paths You Could Take in Trades

Electrician

Plumber

Painter

Mason

Paints surfaces like walls and exteriors using rollers or spray guns.

Lays bricks or stone blocks to build or repair walls and structures.

Assembles, installs, and repairs electrical systems and wiring.

Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes in buildings.

Paths You Could Take in Trades

Construction Manager

Landscaper

Woodworker

Designs, builds, and maintains outdoor spaces around buildings and homes to enhance their appearance.

Leads a team of carpenters and tradespeople on a construction project, coordinating tasks and supervising the work.

Builds wooden products like cabinets and furniture using basic tools or CNC (computer numerically controlled) equipment.

Carpentry

• Consider the main parts of a home: the floor, walls, and roof. There are doors for entry and exit, rooms, and windows for outside views. Additionally, homes have running water, electricity, and heating and cooling systems.

• While "carpenter" is often a general term for those who build and repair homes, there are many specialized careers in the building trades that require specific skills.​

• Carpenters make an average salary of $49,500

• Next, you will learn about the following trades:
• Drywall installers
• Roofers
• Flooring installers and tile setters
• Plumbers
• Electricians

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CarpentryVideo

Let's compare...

Drywall Installers

Roofers

• Installs drywall on walls and ceilings, using stilts to reach high areas. The process involves cutting sheets, securing with screws, filling gaps, and sanding for a smooth finish.

• Install tiles and other roofing materials to protect buildings from rain and snow. Roofers must be comfortable with heights and in good physical shape, as they carry heavy tiles up the stairs.

average salary: $47,400

average salary: $43,500

Let's compare...

Flooring Installers and Tile Setters

Install flooring and tile in buildings and homes. These jobs are usually with businesses selling flooring and tile for residential and commercial spaces, including bathroom walls and kitchen backsplashes.

average salary: $44,200

Let's compare...

Plumbers

Electricians

Install and repair pipes for water, air, steam, or gas, ensuring no leaks and smooth flow.

Install and repair electrical systems, including lighting and outlets. It's easier to run wires before drywall is up; otherwise, electricians must cut holes to fit them.

average salary: $56,300

average salary: $51,000

Let's compare...

Painter

Mason

A painter colors surfaces like walls and structures using rollers or spray guns. They ensure paint is applied accurately.

A mason builds or repairs walls using bricks or stones, using mortar to secure them.

average salary: $42,100.

average salary: $55,000

Let's compare...

Construction Manager

Landscaper

Design and create outdoor spaces to enhance buildings and homes. Ideal for nature lovers and those passionate about plants. Landscapers can work for companies or start their own businesses, making it a great entrepreneurial opportunity for creative individuals.

Leads a team of carpenters in construction by coordinating tasks and supervising work. Construction managers usually need a bachelor's degree, but experienced carpenters can advance to this role. While they earn higher salaries, they also face stricter education and experience requirements, longer hours, and on-call duties.

average salary: $41,300

average salary: $97,100

Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter

• Create wood items like cabinets and furniture using basic tools or CNC machines. Woodworkers use lumber and synthetic materials, with some working in small shops traditionally and others employing advanced techniques.

Reflection

• Margo explored potential careers by helping her grandfather. If she excels at fixing leaks, plumbing might be her path. If she struggles with wiring, she may avoid becoming an electrician.
• Like Margo, as you consider your future career, it is important to think about your experiences and interests.

Summary

In this lesson, you learned:

• To identify several key responsibilities of building trade careers
• To articulate how to shape a career in building trades
• To identify the salient features for each of the building trades categories

In an upcoming lesson, you will examine diversity in the trades.