Architecture and Construction Career Cluster® Focuses on Designing, Planning, Managing, Building, and Maintaining the Built Environment

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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION

CARPENTRY

ARCHITECTURE AND ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION

HVAC AND SHEET METAL

MASONRY

PLUMBING AND PIPEFITTING

Local Implementation Considerations:

Students completing two or more courses for two or more credits within a program of study earn concentrator status for Perkins V federal accountability reporting.

Proposed Indicator: Students finishing three or more courses for four or more credits with one course from level 3 or 4 within a program of study earn completer status for federal accountability reporting.

Texas Education Agency® COURSES

Principles of Architecture

LEVEL 1

N IO T C U Architectural Design I R T Interior Design I S Computer Aided Drafting for Architecture (TBD) N LEVEL 2

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A '(6,*1 Architectural Design II E Interior Design II

R Civil Engineering and Architecture (PLTW)

U LEVEL 3 T

R A Practicum in Architectural Design Career Preparation I

LEVEL 4

Autodesk Certified Certified Geographic Architecture $58,926 162 Professional or User Photogrammetric Information 27% in AutoCAD Technologist Analysts and Surveyors Architectural/ $50,170 1,068 9% Autodesk Certified Certified Interior Design Interior Civil Drafters Professional or User Development, Design Architecture in AutoCAD Civil 3D & Construction Professional Civil Engineers $89,960 2,394 12%

Autodesk Certified National Council Civil Engineering, General Construction $87,402 2,401 14% Professional or User Certified Interior Managers in Autodesk Revit Architecture Designer

Autodesk Certified LEED AP Building Geographic Information Science and Cartography WORK BASED LEARNING AND EXPANDED Professional or User Design & LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES in Autodesk Revit Construction MEP Electrical Exploration Activities: Work Based Learning Shadow an architect, Activities: Additional industry based certification information is available from the TEA CTE website. interior designer, or civil Intern at an architecture engineer. firm. For more information on postsecondary options for this program of study, visit SkillsUSA TXCTE.org.

The Architectural Design program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with developing, engineering, and designing building structures and facilities. This program of study may also include exploration into collecting and interpreting geographic information, researching and preparing maps, and interior design.

The Architecture and Construction Career Cluster® focuses on designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining the built environment. Principles of Architecture provides an overview to the various fields of architecture, interior design, and construction management.

Successful completion of the Construction Design program of study will fulfill requirements of the Business and Industry Endorsement. Approved Statewide Program of Study - September 2019 COURSE INFORMATION

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Principles of Architecture 13004210 (1 credit) None 9-12

Architectural Design I 13004600 (1 credit) PREQ: Algebra I and English I 10-12

Interior Design I 13004300 (1 credit) PREQ: Algebra I and English I 10-12

Computer Aided Drafting for TBD TBD TBD Architecture (TBD)

Architectural Design II 13004700 (2 credits) PREQ: Architectural Design l or 11-12 Advanced Interior Design and Geometry

Interior Design II 13004400 (2 credits) PREQ: English ll, Geometry, and 11-12 Interior Design l

Civil Engineering and Architecture N103747 (1 credit) None 9-12 (PLTW)

13004800 (2 credits) Practicum in Architectural 13004805 (3 credits) PREQ: Architectural Design II 12 Design 13004805 (2 credits) 13004815 (3 credits)

Career Preparation I 12701300 (2 credits) None 11-12 12701305 (3 credits)

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION CAREER CLUSTER, PLEASE CONTACT: Les Hudson | [email protected] https://tea.texas.gov/cte COURSES

Principles of Construction Principles of Architecture LEVEL 1

N IO T C U Construction Technology I R T S N LEVEL 2

D CARPENTRY N

A Construction Technology II E Mill & Cabinetmaking Technology

U LEVEL 3 T

R A Practicum in Construction Technology Practicum in Entrepreneurship (TBD) Career Preparation I LEVEL 4

NCCER Certified Lead Carpentry/ Construction Construction Carpentry, Level Carpenter Carpenter Science Management 1 & 2

NCCER Certified Installer Industrial Cost Estimators $63,939 2,239 21% Commercial Mechanics and Carpenter Maintenance Technology

NCCER Core Certified Door Curriculum Consultant

NCCER Fluid Power WORK BASED LEARNING AND EXPANDED Construction Connector and LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Technology Conductor Exploration Activities: Work Based Learning Shadow a carpenter or Activities: Additional industry based certification information is available from the TEA CTE website. millwright. Obtain an NCCER SkillUSA certification in Millwright For more information on postsecondary options for this program of study, visit Level 1 or Carpentry Level TXCTE.org. 1.

The Carpentry program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities related to constructing, installing, or repairing structures and fixtures made of wood, such as concrete forms (including frameworks, partitions, joists, studding, rafters, and stairways). This program of study may also include exploration into installing, dismantling, or moving machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.

Successful completion of the Carpentry program of study will fulfill requirements of the Business and Industry Endorsement. Approved Statewide Program of Study - September 2019 COURSE INFORMATION

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Principles of Construction 13004220 (1 credit) None 9-12

Principles of Architecture 13004210 (1 credit) None 9-12

Construction Technology I 13005100 (2 credits) None 10-12

Construction Technology II 13005200 (2 credits) PREQ: Construction TechnologyI 11-12

Mill & Cabinetmaking 13005300 (2 credits) None 10-12 Technology

Practicum in Construction 13005250 (2 credits) PREQ: Construction Technology ll, 12 Technology 13005255 (3 credits) Building Maintenance Technology II, Electrical Technology II, Heating, 13005260 (2 credits) Ventilation, and Air Conditioning 13005265 (3 credits) (HVAC) and Refrigeration Technology II, Plumbing Technology I, or Mill and Cabinetmaking Technology

Practicum in Entrepreneurship TBD TBD TBD

Career Preparation I 12701300 (2 credits) None 11-12 12701305 (3 credits)

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION CAREER CLUSTER, PLEASE CONTACT: Les Hudson | [email protected] https://tea.texas.gov/cte COURSES

Principles of Construction LEVEL 1

N IO T C U Building Maintenance Technology I R T Construction Management I S N LEVEL 2

D &216758&7,21 N

A 0$1$*(0(17 Building Maintenance Technology II

E Construction Management II R $1',163(&7,21

U LEVEL 3 T

R A Practicum in Construction Management Career Preparation I

LEVEL 4

MASTERhS/ MEDIAN ANNUAL % HIGH SCHOOL/ OCCUPATIONS CERTIFICATE/ ASSOCIATEhS BACHELORhS DOCTORAL WAGE OPENINGS GROWTH INDUSTRY LICENSE* DEGREE DEGREE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION DEGREE Construction and $53,914 983 17% Building NCCER Code Enforcement Construction Engineering Materials Inspectors Construction Officer, Texas Technology/Technician Engineering Department of Health Technology Code Enforcement

NCCER Core Certified Cost Business Administration and Management, General Curriculum Estimator/ Cost Estimators $53,939 2,239 21% Analyst

OSHA 30 Hour Certified Mechanical Engineering Construction Professional Estimator

NCCER Structural Business/Commerce, General Manufacturing WORK BASED LEARNING AND EXPANDED Construction Site Masonry Special Engineering LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Safety Technician Inspector Exploration Activities: Work Based Learning Shadow a building Activities: Additional industry based certification information is available from the TEA CTE website. inspector or cost Intern with a construction estimator company shadowing project For more information on postsecondary options for this program of study, visit SkillsUSA managers or inspectors TXCTE.org.

The Building Codes and Inspection program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with cost estimates for construction projects or services to aid management in bidding on or determining the price of products or services. This program of study may also include exploration into inspecting structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specifications, building codes, and other regulations.

Successful completion of the Building Codes and Inspection program of study will fulfill requirements of the Business and Industry Endorsement. Approved Statewide Program of Study - September 2019 COURSE INFORMATION

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Principles of Construction 13004220 (1 credit) None 9-12

Building Maintenance 13005400 (2 credits) None 10-12 Technology I

Construction Management I 13004900 (2 credits) None 10-12

Building Maintenance 13005500 (2 credits) PREQ: Building Maintenance 11-12 Technology II Technology I

Construction Management II 13005000 (2 credits) PREQ: Construction 11-12 Management I

Practicum in Construction 13006200 (2 credits) PREQ: Construction 12 Management 13006210 (3 credits) Management II 13006205 (2 credits) 13006215 (3 credits)

Career Preparation I 12701300 (2 credits) None 11-12 12701305 (3 credits)

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION CAREER CLUSTER, PLEASE CONTACT: Les Hudson| Les [email protected] https://tea.texas.gov/cte COURSES

Principles of Construction LEVEL 1

N IO T C U Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) R T and Refrigeration Technology l S N LEVEL 2

D HVAC AND N

A SHEET METAL Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) E and Refrigeration Technology lI

R Sheet Metal (TBD)

U LEVEL 3 T

R A Practicum in Construction Technology Practicum in Entrepreneurship (TBD) Career Preparation I LEVEL 4

MASTERhS/ MEDIAN ANNUAL % HIGH SCHOOL/ OCCUPATIONS CERTIFICATE/ ASSOCIATEhS BACHELORhS DOCTORAL WAGE OPENINGS GROWTH INDUSTRY LICENSE* DEGREE DEGREE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION Heating, Air $41,808 3,356 26% DEGREE Conditioning, and Refrigeration Refrigerant Residential HVAC Business Administration and Management, General Mechanics Handling (EPA Design for Quality 608) Installation Sheet Metal $37,419 1,479 17% Workers OSHA 30 Hour Certified Cost Mechanical Engineering Construction Technician

Cost Estimators $63,939 2,239 21%

NCCER HVAC, Precision Sheet Heating, Ventilation, Air Construction Construction Conditioning and Level 1 Metal Operator Refrigeration Engineering Engineering Engineering Certification Technology/ Technology/ Technician Technician

NCCER Sheet Certified Business/Commerce, General WORK BASED LEARNING AND EXPANDED Metal, Level 1 Ventilation System LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Inspector Exploration Activities: Work Based Learning Shadow an HVAC worker Activities: Additional industry based certification information is available from the TEA CTE website. or cost estimator Intern with a company SkillUSA that works with HVAC For more information on postsecondary options for this program of study, visit and/or sheetmetal TXCTE.org.

The HVAC and Sheet Metal program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with installing, serving, or repairing heating and air conditioning systems and also the fabrication, assembly, installation, and repair of sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings. This program of study may also include exploration into preparing cost estimates for certain construction projects involving heating and air conditioning and sheet metal.

Successful completion of the HVAC and Sheet Metal program of study will fulfill requirements of the Business and Industry Endorsement. Approved Statewide Program of Study - September 2019 COURSE INFORMATION

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Principles of Construction 13004220 (1 credit) None 9-12

Heating, Ventilation, and Air 13005800 (1 credit) None 10-12 Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration Technology l

Heating, Ventilation, and Air 13005900 (2 credits) PREQ: Heating, Ventilation, and 11-12 Conditioning (HVAC) and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration Technology lI Refrigeration Technology l

Sheet Metal TBD TBD TBD

Practicum in Construction 13005250 (2 credits) PREQ: Construction Technology ll; Building 12 Maintenance Technology II; Electrical Technology 13005255 (3 credits) Technology II; Heating, Ventilation, and Air 13005260 (2 credits) Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration 13005265 (3 credits) Technology II; Plumbing Technology I; or Mill and Cabinetmaking Technology

Practicum in Entrepreneurship TBD TBD TBD (TBD)

Career Preparation I 12701300 (2 credits) None 11-12 12701305 (3 credits)

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION CAREER CLUSTER, PLEASE CONTACT: Les Hudson | [email protected] https://tea.texas.gov/cte COURSES

Principles of Construction

LEVEL 1

N IO T C U Masonry Technology I R T S N LEVEL 2

D MASONRY N

A Masonry Technology II

E R

U LEVEL 3 T

R Practicum in Masonry Technology A Practicum in Construction Technology Practicum in Entrepreneurship (TBD) Career Preparation I LEVEL 4

NCCER Masonry, Structural Mason/ Construction Construction Level 1 & 2 Masonry Special Masonry Science Management Inspector Cement Masons $32,739 2,883 12% and Concrete Finishers NCCER Core Structural Steel Curriculum and Bolting Special Inspector Cost Estimators $63,939 2,239 21%

NCCER Masonry Construction Contractor Technology, Level 1

NCCER Masonry Field WORK BASED LEARNING AND EXPANDED Weatherization, Testing LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Level 1 Technician Exploration Activities: Work Based Learning Job shadow a Activities: Additional industry based certification information is available from the TEA CTE website. brickmason, stonemason, Intern with a person or ironworker. working within masonry. For more information on postsecondary options for this program of study, visit SkillsUSA TXCTE.org.

The Masonry program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities related to laying and binding materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, and other types of mortar and substances to construct or repair walls and other structures. This program of study may also include exploration into raising and uniting iron or steel to form completed structures or structural frameworks, and building structures using stone.

Successful completion of the Masonry program of study will fulfill requirements of the Business and Industry Endorsement. Approved Statewide Program of Study - September 2019 COURSE INFORMATION

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Principles of Construction 13004220 (1 credit) None 9-12

Masonry Technology I 13006300 (2 credits) None 10-12

Masonry Technology II 13006400 (2 credits) PREQ: Masonry Technology I 11-12

Practicum in Masonry 13006450 (2 credits) PREQ: Masonry Technology II 12 Technology 13006455 (3 credits)

Practicum in Entrepreneurship TBD TBD TBD

Career Preparation I 12701300 (2 credits) None 11-12 12701305 (3 credits)

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION CAREER CLUSTER, PLEASE CONTACT: Les Hudson | [email protected] https://tea.texas.gov/cte COURSES

Principles of Construction Introduction to Welding LEVEL 1

N IO T C U Plumbing Technology I R T Pipefitting Technology I S N LEVEL 2

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A 1*1&'*55*/( Plumbing Technology II E Pipefitting Technology II

U LEVEL 3 T

R A Practicum in Construction Technology Practicum in Entrepreneurship (TBD) Career Preparation I LEVEL 4

MASTERhS/ MEDIAN ANNUAL % HIGH SCHOOL/ OCCUPATIONS CERTIFICATE/ ASSOCIATEhS BACHELORhS DOCTORAL WAGE OPENINGS GROWTH INDUSTRY LICENSE* DEGREE DEGREE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION Mechanics, DEGREE Installers, and $63,710 4,243 17% Repairers NCCER Commercial Plumbing Construction Construction Pipefitting, Level Plumbing Technology/ Science Management Plumbers $44,928 5,765 23% 1 Inspector Plumber

Pipefitters $44,928 5,765 23% NCCER Journey Level Electrical and Power Operations Management and Plumbing, Level Pipefitter- Transmission Supervision Installation/ 1 & 2 Steamfitter Installer, General Steamfitters $44,928 5,765 23%

NCCER Plumbing Plans Pipefitting/ Construction Inspector Pipefitter and Technology Sprinkler Fitter

Tradesman Certified Service High Performance WORK BASED LEARNING AND EXPANDED Manager and Custom Engine LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Plumber - Technician/ Limited License Mechanic Exploration Activities: Work Based Learning Job shadow a plumber, Activities: Additional industry based certification information is available from the TEA CTE website. pipefitter, or steamfitter Obtain a Core Curriculum SkillsUSA NCCER certification in For more information on postsecondary options for this program of study, visit Pipefitting Level 1 or TXCTE.org. Plumbing Level 1

The Plumbing and Pipefitting program of study explores the occupations and educational opportunities related to assembling, installing, or repairing pipes, fittings, or fixtures of heating, water, or drainage systems. This program of study may also include exploration into maintaining pipe supports or related hydraulic or pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, or industrial production or processing systems.

Successful completion of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Program of Study will fulfill requirements of a Business and Industry Endorsement. Approved Statewide Program of Study - September 2019 COURSE INFORMATION

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Principles of Construction 13004220 (1 credit) None 9-12

Introduction to Welding 13032250 (1 credit) None 9-12

Plumbing Technology I 13006000 (1 credit) None 10-12

Pipefitting Technology I N1300425 (1 credit) PREQ: Algebra I and Geometry 11-12

Plumbing Technology II 13006100 (2 credits) PREQ: Plumbing Technology I 11-12

Pipefitting Technology II N1300426 (1 credit) PREQ: Pipefitting Technology I 11-12

Practicum in Entrepreneurship TBD TBD TBD

Career Preparation I 12701300 (2 credits) None 11-12 12701305 (3 credits)

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION CAREER CLUSTER, PLEASE CONTACT: Les Hudson | [email protected] https://tea.texas.gov/cte