Building Industries Technology Core Plus Construction

WANIC (Lake Washington School District)

Work with industry experts learning construction materials, methods, tools, job site safety, OSHA requirements, rigging, and interpretation of engineering drawings.

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About this opportunity

Work with industry experts who provide professional knowledge and first-hand experience. Utilize different materials and methods, fasteners and adhesives, learn to safely operate the various industry tools, and learn job site safety and OSHA requirements. Design and carry out hands-on skills in practices such as rigging, lifting, and safely moving a load utilizing principles of mechanical advantage. Read, understand, and interpret basic plan sets and engineering drawings. Apply math and physics to key concepts in plumbing, electrical, and efficient energy utilization for a well-designed project.

What you'll do

Learn construction materials and methods
Safely operate industry tools
Study job site safety and OSHA requirements
Practice rigging and load lifting
Interpret engineering drawings and plan sets

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