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Construction
Career Goal (O*NET Code): Construction Manager (11-9021), Cost Estimator
Cluster Overview: The Architecture & Construction Cluster focuses on careers in designing, planning,
(13-1051), Civil Engineer (17-2051), Environmental Engineer (17-2081),
managing, building and maintaining the built environment.
Construction/Building Inspector (47-4011).

SUGGESTED COURSEWORK EXTENDED LEARNING EXPERIENCES

(list HS credit courses) Curricular Experiences: Extracurricular Experiences:
8th

HS Courses:
SkillsUSA Association of General Contractor
English I World Geography TSA Conferences, Architecture/Engineering
Summer Camps, Home Tours, Historic Building
Core Courses: Algebra I Languages other than English I Tours, Student Council
9th

Biology Health/PE or Equivalent

Career-Related
Construction Systems or Introduction to Construction Careers
Electives:
English II World History
Core Courses: Geometry Languages other than English II Career Learning Experiences: Service Learning Experiences:
10th

Chemistry Technology Applications Career Preparation (Paid/Unpaid) Habitat for Humanity

Secondary

Job Shadowing
Career-Related Technology Systems (Modular Lab Based)** or Architectural Construction or Internship
Electives: Architectural Blueprints and Specifications or Architectural Materials Apprenticeship
English III United States History
Core Courses: Algebra II Communication Applications
11th

Physics PE or Equivalent COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES - High School

Career-Related Construction Trades I* or Electrical Trades I* or HVAC I* or Bricklaying/Stone Students should take Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), dual credit, Advanced Technical
Electives: Masonry I* or Piping Trades/Plumbing I* or Building Maintenance I* or Welding I* Credit (ATC), or locally articulated courses (Tech Prep), if possible
English IV Government/Economics (List those courses that count for college credit on your
Core Courses: Precalculus Fine Arts campus)
12th

Environmental Systems
Building Trades II* or HVAC II* or Electrical Trades II* or Bricklaying/Stone
Career-Related
Masonry II* or Piping Trades/Plumbing *** or Building Maintenance II* or Welding
Electives:
II*
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Cabinetmaking/Millworking, Carpentry, Construction Trades, Drafting/CAD, Electrical Trades, Floor Sanding/Finishing, Professional Associations:
OJT

Glazing, Masonry, Painting, Plumbing, Roofing, Security System Installation/Repair, Welding/Metal Trades American Institute of Contractors
NOTE: These experiences may be started and/or completed as part of the high school experience. American Welding Society
Associated Builders and Contractors
Career Options:
Certif-icates

EPA Section 608 Certificate, National Center for Construction Education and Research - Construction Associated General Contractors
Trades, National Occupational Competency Testing Institute-Construction Trades, North American Carpenter/Roofer, Concrete Finisher, Floor Sander/- Construction Management Association
Technician Excellence Installation Technician, OSHA CareerSafe Finisher, Brickmason, Glazier, Iron Worker, Painter, Design Build Institute of America
NOTE: These experiences may be started and/or completed as part of the high school experience. Sheetmetal Worker Mechanical Electrical Contractors of
America
Career Options: National Association of Homebuilders
Associate's

Carpenter, Electrician, Building Inspector, HVAC,

Degrees

Architectural Drafting, Construction Management, Construction Technology, Drafting, Electrical National Electrical Manufacturers
Plumber, Cost Estimator, Welding Inspector Association
Engineering, Engineering Technology, Management, Plumbing/HVAC, Surveying, Welding Technology
Society of Women in Construction
Postsecondary

Career Options:
Bachelor's

Construction Manager, Cost Estimator, Marketing

Degrees

Accounting, Architecture, Construction Science/Management, Engineering, Management, Urban

Planning Manager, Sales Representative/Manager

Career Options:
Graduate
Degrees

Architecture, Construction Science/Management, Engineering, Management, Urban Planning Engineer

* May substitute for the required credit for Physical Education This plan of study serves as a guide, along with other career planning materials, for pursuing a career
**Satisfies the required credit for Technology Applications path and is based on the most recent information. All plans should meet High School graduation
***May substitute for the required credit for Health Education requirements as well as college entrance requirements. Students may select other elective courses for
personal enrichment purposes.

ESC2 SSA Co-op

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Design/Pre-Construction
Cluster Overview: The Architecture & Construction Cluster focuses on careers in designing, planning,
Career Goal (O*NET Code): Architect (17-1011), Civil Engineer (17-2051).
managing, building and maintaining the built environment.

SUGGESTED COURSEWORK EXTENDED LEARNING EXPERIENCES

(list HS credit courses) Curricular Experiences: Extracurricular Experiences:
8th

HS Courses:
SkillsUSA Association of General Contractor
English I World Geography TSA Conferences
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Architectural/Engineering Summer Camps
Core Courses: Algebra I Languages other than English I Home Tours, Historic Building Tours
Biology Health/PE or Equivalent Student Council
9th

Career-Related Introduction to Construction Trades or Drafting I* or Interior Design and Housing or

Electives: Landscape, Design, Construction and Maintenance or Construction Systems

English II World History

Core Courses: Geometry Languages other than English II Career Learning Experiences: Service Learning Experiences:
10th

Chemistry Technology Applications Career Preparation (Paid/Unpaid) Habitat for Humanity

Secondary

Job Shadowing
Career-Related Technology Systems (Modular Based Lab)** or Painting and Decorating or Internship
Electives: Architectural Graphics or Architecutral Construction or Architectural Drafting I* Apprenticeship

English III United States History

Core Courses: Algebra II Communication Applications
11th

Principles of Technology I PE or Equivalent COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES - High School

Career-Related Architectural Drafting II* or Drafting II* or Building Trades I* or Career Preparation Students should take Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), dual credit, Advanced Technical
Electives: I* Credit (ATC), or locally articulated courses (Tech Prep), if possible

English IV Government/Economics (List those courses that count for college credit on your
Precalculus Fine Arts campus)
Core Courses:
12th

Engineering
Architectural Drafting III* or Drafting III* or Building Trades II* or Housing,
Career-Related
Furnishing & Equipment Production or Management & Services II or Career
Electives:
Preparation II*

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration, Cabinetmaking/Millworking, Carpentry, Decorator Design Assistant, Construction Trades, Drafting/Compuer Aided Professional Associations:
OJT

Drafting, Electrical Trades, Home Improvement Sales Clerk, Masonry, Plumbing, Sales Clerk- Furnishings/Equipment American Institute of Architects
NOTE: These experiences may be started and/or completed as part of the high school experience. American Institute of Contractors
Associated Builders and Contractors
Carpenter Apprenticeship, North American Technician Excellence Installation Technician, National Career Options: Associated General Contractors
Drafter, Model Builder, Renderer
Certif-
icates

Center for Construction Education Research-Construction Trades, National Occupational Competency Construction Management Association
Testing Institute-Construction Trades, OSHA CareerSafe Design Build Institute of America
NOTE: These experiences may be started and/or completed as part of the high school experience. National Association of Homebuilders
Society of Women in Construction
Career Options: Texas Society of Architects
Associate's
Degrees

Building Code Official, Drafter, Model Builder,

Drafting, Construction Technology, Design Technology, Housing Studies, Architectural Design Renderer, Surveying/Mapping Technician
Postsecondary

Career Options:
Bachelor's
Degrees

Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Design, Interior Environmental Cost Estimator, Electrical Engineer, Landscape
Design, Urban Planning Designer, Urban Planner

Career Options:
Graduate
Degrees

Architect, Civil Engineer, Industrial Designer,

Architecture, Engineering, Consumer Economics, Environmental Design, Historic Preservation Instructor/Professor, Preservationist, Structural
Engineer

* May substitute for the required credit for Physical Education This plan of study serves as a guide, along with other career planning materials, for pursuing a career
**Satisfies the required credit for Technology Applications path and is based on the most recent information. All plans should meet High School graduation
***May substitute for the required credit for Health Education requirements as well as college entrance requirements. Students may select other elective courses for
personal enrichment purposes.

ESC2 SSA Co-op

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Design/Pre-Construction
Career Goal (O*NET Code): Interior Designer (127-1025), Merchandise Displayer
Cluster Overview: The Architecture & Construction Cluster focuses on careers in designing, planning,
and Window Trimmer (27-1026), Set & Exhibit Designer (27-1027), Cost Estimator
managing, building and maintaining the built environment.
(13-1051).

SUGGESTED COURSEWORK EXTENDED LEARNING EXPERIENCES

(list HS credit courses) Curricular Experiences: Extracurricular Experiences:
8th

HS Courses:
DECA Art Clubs, Design Competitions
English I World Geography SkillsUSA Language Immersion Programs
TSA School Newspaper, Yearbook
Core Courses: Algebra I Languages other than English I Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Speech & Debate Team, UIL
Trade-Specific Conferences
9th

Biology Health/PE or Equivalent

Career-Related
Personal and Family Development or Art I
Electives:

English II World History

Core Courses: Geometry Languages other than English II Career Learning Experiences: Service Learning Experiences:
10th

Chemistry Technology Applications Career Preparation (Paid/Unpaid) Campus Service Organizations

Secondary

Job Shadowing Community Service Volunteer

Career-Related Housing or Interior Design or Individual and Family Life or Management or Internship Peer Tutoring/Peer Mentoring
Electives: Entrepreneurship Apprenticeship
English III United States History
Core Courses: Math Models w/ Applications Communication Applications
11th

Physics PE or Equivalent COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES - High School

Career-Related Housing, Furnishings, and Equipment Production, Management, and Students should take Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), dual credit, Advanced Technical
Electives: Services I* or Technical Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) Credit (ATC), or locally articulated courses (Tech Prep), if possible
English IV Government/Economics (List those courses that count for college credit on your
Algebra II Fine Arts campus)
Core Courses:
12th

Environmental Systems

Career-Related Housing, Furnishings, and Equipment Production, Management, and

Electives: Services II* or Family and Career Management or Independent Study

Professional Associations:
OJT

Building Trades Assistant, Decorator Design Assistant, Floral Assistant, Home Improvement Sales Clerk, Sales Clerk-Furnishings or Equipment
NOTE: These experiences may be started and/or completed as part of the high school experience. American Society of Interior Designers
International Interior Design Association
Discipline Specific Professional
Associations
Certif-
icates

Customer Service, OSHA CareerSafe

NOTE: These experiences may be started and/or completed as part of the high school experience.

Career Options:
Associate's

Computer Aided Drafter, Floral Designer,

Degrees

Design Technology, Housing Studies, Interior & Architectural Design, Interior Architecture, Interior
Design Furnishings/Equip Sales Associate, Interior Design
Assistant, Modeler, Renderer
Postsecondary

Career Options:
Bachelor's

Building Code Official, Cost Estimator,

Degrees

Computer Aided Drafting & Design, Family & Consumer Sciences - Interior Design, Interior Design,
Interior Environmental Design Furnishings/Equipment Sales Mgr., Interior Designer,
Manufacturer's Rep, Specifications Writer

Career Options:
Graduate
Degrees

Environmental Design & Consumer Economics, Environmental Design, Interior Design Educator-Interior Design, Landscape Design, CAD,
Industrial Designer, Interior Design Specialist

* May substitute for the required credit for Physical Education This plan of study serves as a guide, along with other career planning materials, for pursuing a career
**Satisfies the required credit for Technology Applications path and is based on the most recent information. All plans should meet High School graduation
***May substitute for the required credit for Health Education requirements as well as college entrance requirements. Students may select other elective courses for
personal enrichment purposes.

ESC2 SSA Co-op

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Maintenance/Operations
Career Goal (O*NET Code): Construction Manager (11-9021), Independent
Specialty Contractor (47-2000), Mechanic (49-9021), Cost Estimator (13-1051), Cluster Overview: The Architecture & Construction Cluster focuses on careers in designing, planning,
Civil Engineer (17-2051), Environmental Engineer (17-2081), Administrative managing, building and maintaining the built environment.
Services Manager (11-3011).

SUGGESTED COURSEWORK EXTENDED LEARNING EXPERIENCES

(list HS credit courses) Curricular Experiences: Extracurricular Experiences:
8th

HS Courses:
SkillsUSA Association of General Contractor
English I World Geography TSA Conferences, Architecture/Engineering
Summer Camps, Home Tours, Historic Building
Core Courses: Algebra I Languages other than English I Tours, Student Council
9th

Biology Health/PE or Equivalent

Career-Related
Construction Systems or Introduction to Construction Careers
Electives:
English II World History
Core Courses: Geometry Languages other than English II Career Learning Experiences: Service Learning Experiences:
10th

Chemistry Technology Applications Career Preparation (Paid/Unpaid) Habitat for Humanity

Secondary

Job Shadowing
Career-Related Architectural Drafting I or Architectural Graphics or Home Maintenance & Internship
Electives: Improvement or Building Maintenance I* or Drafting I or Technology Systems** Apprenticeship

English III United States History

Core Courses: Algebra II Communication Applications
11th

Physics PE or Equivalent COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES - High School

Career-Related Building Trades I* or Architectural Drafting II* or Career Preparation* or Building Students should take Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), dual credit, Advanced Technical
Electives: Maintenance II* Credit (ATC), or locally articulated courses (Tech Prep), if possible

English IV Government/Economics (List those courses that count for college credit on your
Core Courses: Precalculus Fine Arts campus)
12th

Environmental Systems
Career-Related
Building Trades II* or Career Preparation*
Electives:

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Cabinetmaking/Millworking, Carpentry, Construction Trades, Drafting/CAD, Electrical Trades, Floor Sanding/Finishing, Professional Associations:
OJT

Glazing, Security Systems, Masonry, Painting, Plumbing, Roofing, Welding/Metal Trades American Institute of Architects
NOTE: These experiences may be started and/or completed as part of the high school experience. American Institute of Contractors
Associated Builders and Contractors
Career Options:
Certif-icates

Associated General Contractors

Carpenter Apprenticeship, National Center for Construction Education and Research - Construction Carpenter, Concrete Finisher, Floor Sander/Finisher, Design Build Institute of America
Trades, National Occupational Competency Testing Institute-Construction Trades, OSHA CareerSafe Grounds Keeper/Landscaper, Glazier, Iron/Metal
NOTE: These experiences may be started and/or completed as part of the high school experience. Mechanical Electrical Contractors of
Worker, Painter, Roofer America
National Association of Homebuilders
Career Options: Society of Women in Construction
Associate's

Brickmason, Carpenter, Electrician, Maintenance

Degrees

Construction Technology, Construction Management, Drafting and CAD, Engineering Technology, Texas Society of Architects
Scheduler/Clerk, Engineering Technician, HVAC
Surveying, Plumbing/HVAC, Welding
Mechanic, Plumber, Refrigeration Mechanic, Security
Postsecondary

Controls Manager
Career Options:
Bachelor's
Degrees

Administrative Service Manager, Building Inspector,

Architectural Engineering, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Science/Management Construction Manager, Cost Estimator, Environmental
Engineer
Career Options:
Graduate
Degrees

Engineering, Construction Science Management, Management Civil Engineer, Instructor/Professor, Environmental

Engineer

* May substitute for the required credit for Physical Education This plan of study serves as a guide, along with other career planning materials, for pursuing a career
**Satisfies the required credit for Technology Applications path and is based on the most recent information. All plans should meet High School graduation
***May substitute for the required credit for Health Education requirements as well as college entrance requirements. Students may select other elective courses for
personal enrichment purposes.

ESC2 SSA Co-op