2024 - 2025 MCPS High School Course Bulletin


Carpentry

The Carpentry program provides students with opportunities to learn about the home-building industry. Participants in this program master a variety of construction skills. Students apply their knowledge and skills by participating in the student-built house project. Students who complete this program are eligible to receive credit at Montgomery College in the Construction Technology program, as well as industry-recognized credentials through the National Center for Construction Education and Research.


CON2004Intro Carpentry DP
CON2030A / CON2030BCarpentry 2A TP
CON5105CE Adv Construction
CON2036Carpentry Intern
CON2015AConstruction Tech A TP
CON2018A / CON2018BConstruction Tech A
CON2020A / CON2020BCarpentry 2A DP
CON2005A / CON2005BCarpentry 1A

Construction Electricity

The Construction Electricity program provides students with opportunities to learn about the residential and commercial building industry. Participants master a variety of electrical skills and develop workplace competencies through authentic experiences. Students apply their knowledge and skills to the student-built house project. Students who complete this program are eligible to receive credit at Montgomery College in the Construction Technology program, as well as industry-recognized credentials through the National Center for Construction Education and Research.

CON2002Intro ElectricityConst DP
CON2003A / CON2003BElectricity Construction 1A
CON2045BElectricity Constr 1B TP
CON2025A / CON2025BElectricity Const 2A TP
CON2045BElectricity Constr 1B TP
CON5105CE Adv Construction
CON2038Electric Intern
CON2015AConstruction Tech A TP
CON2045BElectricity Constr 1B TP
CON2025A / CON2025BElectricity Const 2A TP
CON5105CE Adv Construction
CON2038Electric Intern
CON2018A / CON2018BConstruction Tech A
CON2003A / CON2003BElectricity Construction 1A
CON2020A / CON2020BCarpentry 2A DP

Principles of Architecture and CAD Technology

The Principles of Architecture and Computer-Assisted Drafting (CAD) Technology is a two-year program that provides an opportunity for students to complete a design pathway. Designing and engineering of physical structures from original concept to complete architectural and engineering plans that include using AutoCAD software are the major elements of the program. Upon graduation, students will be capable of furthering their education in a number of careers in the construction industry that are related to developing, designing, constructing, and maintaining the built environment. Students who complete this program are eligible to receive credit at Montgomery College in the Architectural Technology program.

CON2042Architect Drafting TP
CON2007CAD Technology TP
CON2008Residential Design TP
CON2009Adv CAD Applications TP
ENR5110CE Adv Engineering
CON2037Prin Arch Intern

Heating and Air Conditioning

The Heating and Air Conditioning program prepares students for the challenges and demands of an exciting and technical career. Students learn a variety of basic and advanced heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) principles in a combination of classroom and worksite experiences. An integral part of the instructional program is participation in the student-built house project. Students completing this program are eligible to receive credit at Montgomery College in the Construction Technology program, as well as industry—recognized credentials through the National Center for Construction Education and Research.

CON2000Intro HVAC DP
CON2013A / CON2013BHVAC 2A TP
CON5105CE Adv Construction
CON2039HVAC Intern
CON2015AConstruction Tech A TP
CON2013A / CON2013BHVAC 2A TP
CON5105CE Adv Construction
CON2039HVAC Intern
CON2018A / CON2018BConstruction Tech A
CON2001A / CON2001BHVAC 1A
CON2044A / CON2044BHVAC 2A DP

Masonry

The Masonry program provides opportunities for students to learn a variety of skills related to brick and block construction. Students gain practical work experience by participating in the student-built house project. By completing this program, students are eligible to receive credit at Montgomery College in the Construction Technology program, as well as industry-recognized credentials through the National Center for Construction Education and Research. An approved apprenticeship program, on-the-job training, and/or a career as a brick mason also are options for students who complete this program.

CON2034Intro Masonry DP
CON2035A / CON2035BMasonry 1A
CON2017A / CON2017BMasonry 2A TP
CON5105CE Adv Construction
CON2040Masonry Intern
CON2015AConstruction Tech A TP
CON2017A / CON2017BMasonry 2A TP
CON5105CE Adv Construction
CON2040Masonry Intern
CON2018A / CON2018BConstruction Tech A
CON2035A / CON2035BMasonry 1A
CON2047A / CON2047BMasonry 2A DP

Plumbing

The plumbing program provides students with opportunities to learn the installation, maintenance, and repair of many different types of pipe systems. Plumbers install and repair the water, waste disposal, drainage, and gas systems in homes and commercial and industrial buildings. Students apply their knowledge and skills in the construction of a student-built house project. By completing this program, students are eligible to receive credit at Montgomery College in the Construction Technology program, as well as industry-recognized credentials through the National Center for Construction Education and Research.

CON2026Intro Plumbing DP
CON2027A / CON2048BPlumbing 1A
CON2027BPlumbing 1B TP
CON2029A / CON2029BPlumbing 2A TP
CON5105CE Adv Construction
CON2041Plumbing Intern
CON2015AConstruction Tech A TP
CON2027BPlumbing 1B TP
CON2029A / CON2029BPlumbing 2A TP
CON5105CE Adv Construction
CON2041Plumbing Intern
CON2018A / CON2018BConstruction Tech A
CON2027A / CON2048BPlumbing 1A
CON2049A / CON2049BPlumbing 2A DP

Construction Design and Management

A four-course, project-based CTE Program of Study. Project-based learning (PBL) is a dynamic classroom teaching method in which students actively explore real-world problems and challenges to acquire a deeper knowledge about the subject matter. Students gain knowledge and skills by completing and revising projects that address complex questions, problems, or challenges. The instructor doubles as a facilitator, working with students to frame worthwhile questions, structuring meaningful tasks, coaching both knowledge development and social skills, and carefully assessing what students have learned from the experience. PBL also creates opportunities for groups of students to collectively gather information and think critically, thus developing essential collaboration skills required in the workplace.

Students will develop an understanding of the built world through the design and construction process. Each course uses the project-based learning approach to advance students’ understanding of the design-build-maintain process. Advanced architectural drafting and design skills are developed through lab-based instruction using Autodesk software tools (AutoCAD and Revit Architecture). Throughout the program, students will develop a portfolio to demonstrate knowledge of each phase of the design and construction management process. Students will also have the opportunity to earn industry certifi cation in AutoCAD and/or Revit.

CON2050A / CON2050BIntro Construction Design Mgmt A
CON2051A / CON2051BPrin of Construction Design A
ENR2036A / ENR2036BAdvanced Design and 3D Modeling A
CON2052A / CON2052BAdv Construction Management A