INSTRUCTOR: SID TRIMMER
Mr. Trimmer has more than 40 years of experience in the Electrical and Construction fields. He has been teaching since 1983 and is endorsed to teach both Building Trades and Electricity. Mr. Trimmer enjoys teaching and seeing his students be successful in their careers. Mr. Trimmer is an adjunct professor for Piedmont Virginia Community College and, as such, his Electricity students receive dual-enrollment college credits. When asked what he loves about his industry, he said, “I really enjoy working in the Electrical field because you never stop learning. There are so many new materials and ways to do things. When I complete a job, whether it would be a service call or completing the electrical wiring of someone’s home, it gives me pride and satisfaction.”
BUILDING TRADES
CATEC's Building Trades program prepares students to study all aspects of the in-demand construction industry. Students erect, install, maintain, and repair buildings and other structures using materials. These materials include metal, wood, stone, brick, glass, concrete, and composition substances. Students focus on developing skills in core safety expectations in the masonry, carpentry, electricity, and plumbing professions. Students can earn one year of related technical instruction (RTI) towards an apprenticeship program.
CREDIT, CERTIFICATIONS, COURSE INFORMATION, AND PATHWAYS
HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT
Students receive up to 3 high school elective credits each year for successful completion of the program. Passage of the certification exam will award the student 2 student-verified elective credits, one of which can be substituted for a verified credit in either science or history.
CERTIFICATIONS
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER Core)
Occupational Safety and Health Administrations, 10 hour (OSHA-10)
Virginia Workplace Readiness Skills Assessment
Class: Building Trades I & II
State Code: 8515, 8516
Duration: 1 year
Grade(s): 10-12
Credential(s): NCCER Core, OSHA-10
Time(s): AM only
EDUCATION PATHWAYS
Germanna Community College
Technical Studies Industrial Maintenance, A.I.T.
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Manufacturing Technology (Career Studies Certificate)
James Madison University
Industrial Design, B.S.
Old Dominion University
General Engineering, B.S.
University of Virginia
Architectural Design, B.S.
Multi-Disciplinary Architectural Studies, B.S.
Urban & Environmental Planning, B.A.E.P.
Virginia Tech
Landscape Architecture, B.L.A.
Construction Science, B.S.
Building Construction B.S.
Industrial Design, B.S.
Landscape Architecture, L.A.R.
Industrial & Systems Engineering, I.S.E.
Materials Science & Engineering, M.S.E.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Career Opportunity: Construction Worker
Work on framing, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing jobs.
National Wage Average: $47,000.00
Virginia Wage Average: $42,000.00
Projected Job Growth in Virginia: +21.2%
Career Opportunity: Carpenter
Construct & repair building frameworks structures; such as, stairways, door frames; partitions; rafters; & bridge supports made from wood & other materials. They also install kitchen cabinets, siding, & drywall.
National Wage Average: $42,090.00
Virginia Wage Average: $40,680.00
Projected Job Growth in Virginia: +6%
Career Opportunity: Architectural Designer & Drafter
Prepare detailed drawings of architectural & structural features of buildings & topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects such as highway, bridges, & public works. They use knowledge of building materials, engineering practice & mathematics to complete drawings.
National Wage Average: $53,470.00
Virginia Wage Average: $50,950.00
Projected Job Growth in Virginia: +7%