Career Clusters & Pathways. Focusing Education on the Future!

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Career Clusters & Pathways

Focusing Education on the Future!

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Preparing for Success in

Architecture & Construction

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Prepares learners for careers in designing,

planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment.

People in this cluster work on new structures, restorations, additions, alterations and repairs. Architecture and construction comprise one of the largest industries in the U.S.

This cluster has around 13.8 million jobs. In the next few years, additional jobs will be added.

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Necessary Skills and Traits

Solid background in math, science,

and technical skills

Knowledgeable in their subject

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Preparing for Success in

Architecture & Construction

Design Pre-Construction Construction

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Preparing for Success in

Architecture & Construction

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Pathway Major Courses

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To complete a pathway, one must take THREE Pathway Required Conc

To complete a pathway, one must take THREE Pathway Required Concentration entration Courses and ONE additional Pathway Elective Course.

Courses and ONE additional Pathway Elective Course.

Pathway Concentration Courses (3)

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– Architectural Drawing and Design IArchitectural Drawing and Design I –

– Civil Engineering DrawingCivil Engineering Drawing –

– Engineering Concepts and Drawings* (Required)Engineering Concepts and Drawings* (Required) –

– Introduction to Engineering, Drawing & DesignIntroduction to Engineering, Drawing & Design –

– Landscape DesignLandscape Design –

– Solid Modeling and Design Solid Modeling and Design

Career Cluster Area: Architecture & Construction Career Pathway: Design Pre-Construction

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Pathway Elective Courses (1)

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– Advanced Landscape Design Advanced Landscape Design –

– Apprenticeship/InternshipApprenticeship/Internship –

– Architectural Drawing and Design II*Architectural Drawing and Design II* –

– Drafting Technology: IntroductionDrafting Technology: Introduction –

– Engineering ApplicationsEngineering Applications –

– Engineering Concepts Engineering Concepts –

– Introduction to Construction Introduction to Construction –

– Introduction to Interior Design Introduction to Interior Design –

– Introduction to Manufacturing/ Engineering Sciences Introduction to Manufacturing/ Engineering Sciences –

– Occupational Safety & Fundamentals Occupational Safety & Fundamentals –

– Structural DetailingStructural Detailing –

– Technical Manufacturing Concepts and DrawingsTechnical Manufacturing Concepts and Drawings –

– Other Pathway Concentration CourseOther Pathway Concentration Course

Career Cluster Area: Architecture & Construction Career Pathway: Design Pre-Construction

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Other Recommended Electives

Design Pre

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Construction

Calculus Calculus Euclidean Geometry Euclidean Geometry Informal Geometry Informal Geometry Trigonometry Trigonometry Visual Arts Visual Arts

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Post

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Secondary

Degrees, Diplomas & Certificates

Design Pre

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Construction

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Technical Colleges

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– CAD OperatorCAD Operator –

– Drafting AideDrafting Aide –

– Drafting TechnologyDrafting Technology –

– Interior Design Interior Design Assistant

Assistant

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– InteriorsInteriors –

– Landscape DesignLandscape Design –

– Technology with Technology with Advanced Drafting Advanced Drafting Colleges/Universities Colleges/Universities – – Agricultural Agricultural Engineering Engineering – – ArchitectureArchitecture –

– Civil EngineeringCivil Engineering –

– Building ConstructionBuilding Construction – – DraftingDrafting – – Engineering Engineering – – Landscape Landscape Architecture Architecture

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Careers in

Design Pre

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Construction

Civil Engineer Civil Engineer Industrial Engineer Industrial Engineer Mechanical Drafter Mechanical Drafter Electrical Engineer Electrical Engineer Cost Estimator Cost Estimator Interior Designer Interior Designer

Architectural & Civil Drafter Architectural & Civil Drafter

Environmental Designer Environmental Designer Electronic Engineering Electronic Engineering Technician Technician Environmental Engineer Environmental Engineer Fire Prevention/Protection Fire Prevention/Protection Engineer Engineer

Regional & Urban Planner Regional & Urban Planner

Designer Designer Drafter Drafter Modeler Modeler Programmer Programmer Preservationist Preservationist Surveyor Surveyor Architect Architect Landscape Designer Landscape Designer Materials Engineer Materials Engineer Mechanical Engineer Mechanical Engineer Landscape Architect Landscape Architect

Computer Aided Designer Computer Aided Designer

Building Code Official Building Code Official

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Employment Outlook

Design Pre

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Construction

_Construction

Employment is expected to increase for all

occupations through the year 2010.

Overall job opportunities in engineering

are expected to be good but will vary by

specialty.

Starting salaries are significantly higher

for engineers than those of college

graduates in other fields.

Earnings for drafters vary by

Earnings for drafters vary by specialty and specialty and level of responsibility.

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Preparing for Success in

Architecture & Construction

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Pathway Concentration Courses (3) –

– Carpentry ICarpentry I –

– Carpentry IICarpentry II--Habitat Habitat –

– Electrical IElectrical I –

– Introduction to ConstructionIntroduction to Construction –

– Masonry IMasonry I –

– Occupational Safety & Fundamentals (Required)Occupational Safety & Fundamentals (Required) –

– Plumbing IPlumbing I

Pathway Elective Courses (1) –

– Apprenticeship/Internship Apprenticeship/Internship –

– Architectural Drawing & Design IArchitectural Drawing & Design I –

– Electrical Systems IElectrical Systems I –

– Introduction to Engineering DrawingIntroduction to Engineering Drawing –

– Intro to Manufacturing/Engineering ScienceIntro to Manufacturing/Engineering Science –

– Other Pathway Concentration CourseOther Pathway Concentration Course

Career Cluster Area: Architecture & Construction Career Pathway: Construction

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Other Recommended Electives

Construction

Drafting Drafting Informal Geometry Informal Geometry Physics Physics Technical Theatre Technical Theatre

Entrepreneurship: Building a Business

Foundations of Engineering & Technology

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Post

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Secondary

Degrees, Diplomas & Certificates

Construction

Technical Colleges

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– Air ConditioningAir Conditioning –

– Building & Building & Construction

Construction

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– Carpentry & Carpentry & Construction Construction Management Management – – Commercial Commercial Construction Construction – – Contracting Contracting Management Management Colleges/Universities Colleges/Universities –

– Architecture & Architecture & Environmental

Environmental

Design

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– Building & Facilities Building & Facilities Maintenance

Maintenance

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– Electrical Construction Electrical Construction & Maintenance

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Careers in

Construction

General Contractor General Contractor General Builder General Builder Estimator Estimator Equipment Manager Equipment Manager Construction Inspector Construction Inspector Carpenter Carpenter Specialty Contractor Specialty Contractor Superintendent Superintendent Project Inspector Project Inspector Material Manager Material Manager Subcontractor Subcontractor Electrician Electrician Construction Engineer Construction Engineer Project Manager Project Manager Manufacturer Representative Manufacturer Representative Scheduler Scheduler Service Contractor Service Contractor Plumber/Pipe Fitter Plumber/Pipe Fitter Construction Manager Construction Manager Construction Foreman Construction Foreman

Sales & Marketing Manager

Safety Director Safety Director Field Supervisor Field Supervisor Painter/Roofer/Paperhanger Painter/Roofer/Paperhanger

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Employment Outlook

Construction

Construction is one of the largest industries

in the United States with over 8.3 million jobs.

Job opportunities are expected to be

excellent in the construction industry, due

largely to the numerous openings arising

each year from experienced construction

workers who leave the field and the continued

shortage of adequate training programs.

Construction has a very large number of

self

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Preparing for Success in

Architecture & Construction

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– Electrical IElectrical I –

– Introduction to ConstructionIntroduction to Construction –

– Occupational Safety & Fundamentals (Required)Occupational Safety & Fundamentals (Required) –

– Plumbing I Plumbing I

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– Apprenticeship/InternshipApprenticeship/Internship –

– Arc Welding Process IArc Welding Process I –

– Carpentry ICarpentry I –

– Introduction to Manufacturing/Eng ScienceIntroduction to Manufacturing/Eng Science –

– Other Pathway Concentration Course Other Pathway Concentration Course

Career Cluster Area: Architecture & Construction Career Pathway: Maintenance/Operations

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Other Recommended Electives

Maintenance/Operations

Informal Geometry Informal Geometry Physical Science Physical Science Mechanical/Electrical Systems Mechanical/Electrical Systems Visual Arts Visual Arts

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Secondary

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Degrees, Diplomas & Certificates

Maintenance/Operations

Technical Colleges

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– Electrical Control Electrical Control Systems

Systems

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– MasonryMasonry –

– Mechanical Controls Mechanical Controls System

System

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– Mechanical InspectorMechanical Inspector – – Mechanical Mechanical Technology Technology Maintenance Maintenance Colleges/Universities Colleges/Universities –

– Electrical Construction Electrical Construction Maintenance Maintenance – – Engineering Engineering Technology Technology

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Careers in

Maintenance/Operations

General Maintenance General Maintenance Contractor Contractor Project Manager Project Manager Facilities Engineer Facilities Engineer Electrician Electrician Concrete Finisher Concrete Finisher Field Supervisor Field Supervisor Specialty Contractor Specialty Contractor Superintendent Superintendent Project Inspector Project Inspector Carpet Installer Carpet Installer Elevator Installer Elevator Installer Safety Director Safety Director Construction Engineer Construction Engineer Construction Foreman Construction Foreman Demolition Engineer Demolition Engineer Plumber Plumber

Sheet Metal Worker

Service Contractor Service Contractor Construction Manager Construction Manager Estimator Estimator Mason Mason Insulation Worker Insulation Worker Security Installer Security Installer Operation Engineer Operation Engineer

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Employment Outlook

Maintenance/Operations

Maintenance/Operations employees hold

about three million jobs.

Applicants with broad skills should have

favorable job prospects through the year

2010.

As automation of machinery becomes

more widespread, there is a greater need for

repair work than for the installation of new

machinery.

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Preparing for Success in

Architecture & Construction

Design Pre-Construction Construction

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Preparing for Success in

Architecture & Construction

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