Careers in Construction at Parkside Middle School, MSD
The Middle School at Parkside in Manchester, NH is developing a semester-long project-based course to introduce 7th grade students to the skills and career opportunities within the construction trades. The following units will be covered in this pilot program:
- Drafting and Measurement
- Safety, Hand and Power Tool Use
- Carpentry and Construction Technology
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC
Other crafts and skills will be highlighted as well, i.e. concrete/masonry, surveying, fence installation, roofing, welding, flooring, drywall…
After completion of the course and experiences, student will demonstrate understanding of needed core academic skills, practical work skills, and the importance of team work, communication and cooperation. In addition, they will gain an understanding of the various jobs and career paths available within each of the subfields.
Industry partners and subject matter experts are needed
If interested in donating materials and/or speaking to the students about your profession, contact:
Jimmy Lehoux
p:603.518.2263 c:603.370.0636
or
Jennifer Landon
p:603-226-4789 c:603496-2678
Parkside Middle School Careers in Construction “Wish List”
Speakers in the Architectural field
Land Surveyors – OSHA Reps – CAD designers
Speakers in the field of Carpentry
Speakers in the field of Electricity
Speakers in the field of Plumbing
Speakers in the field of HVAC
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Drafting Tools: Triangles, Floor Plan Templates, Erasers
Measuring tools for Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC
PPE equipment to use as a demonstration
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5 cordless drill/drivers – 5 Kreg Jigs
Tools a Carpenter would have with him/her:
Hand saws, speed squares, hammers, compass saw
Building materials: Plywood, Particle board, 2×4’s,
Sheet Rock, Flooring and Roofing materials
Small Doors and Windows to use as demonstrations
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Tools an Electrician would have with him/her:
Screwdrivers, Wire Cutters/ Strippers, Pliers,
Bell wire, wire, Low voltage transformers
Bells, Buzzers, Push Buttons, Knife switches, Small Receptacles
Electrical Outlets, Switches, Receptacles, Boxes
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Plumbing Tools and supplies for PVC as well as Copper Pipe
HVAC Tools and Supplies