Ocean Springs High School
Career Technical Center
Mr. LeBatard
National Certified Training Instructor
Masters in Education Leadership
Construction Trades
College and Career Focus
Build a Strong Future in a Construction Trades
CTE: Advanced Manufacturing:
The Key to Economic Development
CTE: The Key to Economic Development in Energy
6815 CONSTRUCTION TRADES I
Open to: Grades 10-12 Credit/Weight: 2 units/4.0
Prerequisite: Selection Course length: 2 terms/Full Year
Construction Trades I is a hands on class that teaches students the beginning skills of the construction field. Students
interested in learning about the areas of carpentry, masonry, electrical wiring, or plumbing would benefit from this
course. If you would like to learn to use hand tools, power tools and learn to build projects with wood, this course is
designed for you. You will be introduced to safety in a shop setting, proper tool use, and teamwork. Student projects
that develop the skills covered in the curriculum are encouraged. Students are encouraged to join the student
organization Skills USA to further develop their skills and leadership ability at the local, state and national level.
A $15 lab fee is required.
6816 CONSTRUCTION TRADES II
Open to: Grades 11-12 Credit/Weight: 2 units/4.0
Prerequisite: Construction Trades I, Selection Course length: 2 terms/Full Year
Construction Trades II is a continuation of Construction Trades I. Skills in the various areas of the construction field
are further developed. Second year students are encouraged to work independently and as a team on various projects
both large and small. Completion of the second year of this course allows a student to receive 3 hours of college
credit towards continuation of a related construction trades program at MS Gulf Coast Community College.
A $15 lab fee is required.
Skills USA is a professional career technical student organization that is designed to be run by students, for their own career growth and benefit. The mission is to help it's members become world-class workers and responsible American citizens.
NCCER is an education foundation created by the construction industry to develop standardized curriculum with portable creditials and to help address the skilled construction workforce shortage. NCCER is recognized by the industry as the training, assessment, and career development standard for the construction and maintenance industry.
Ocean Springs High School is an Accredited Training and Education Facility!
