Ohio's Construction Technologies pathway prepares students for careers in residential and commercial construction, from carpentry and masonry to electrical and plumbing trades. The program combines classroom instruction in blueprint reading, building codes, and construction mathematics with extensive hands-on experience building actual structures.
Many Ohio career-technical centers have students construct complete buildings—homes for community members, storage facilities for local organizations, or additions to school campuses. This authentic project-based learning provides comprehensive experience in all phases of construction while serving community needs.
Ohio's construction industry faces critical workforce shortages as experienced tradespeople retire faster than new workers enter the field. The pathway emphasizes safety, precision, and professionalism while exposing students to green building practices, energy efficiency, and building information modeling (BIM) used in modern construction.
Construction Technologies at a Glance
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Credentials
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Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Ohio's Construction Technologies pathway follows the state's Career-Technical Competency Analysis Profiles aligned with National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) standards. The framework incorporates Ohio building codes and OSHA safety requirements. Programs must prepare students for NCCER credentials while building both residential and commercial construction skills across multiple trades.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course | Code |
|---|---|
| Construction Fundamentals | CON001 |
| Carpentry and Framing | CON002 |
| Construction Systems | CON003 |
| Advanced Construction Projects | CON004 |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
- ✓Autodesk Certified User - Revit
- ✓NOCTI Building and Construction Occupations
- ✓First Aid/CPR/AED
- ✓NCCER Core
- ✓OSHA 10-Hour Construction
- ✓OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- ✓NCCER Carpentry Level 1
- ✓NCCER Carpentry Level 2
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Carpenter
Entry LevelSalary range: $47,880 - $66,190
Adjusted for cost of living: $52,151
Construction Supervisor
ExperiencedSalary range: $64,280 - $92,980
Adjusted for cost of living: $84,686
Electrician
ExperiencedSalary range: $48,380 - $79,890
Adjusted for cost of living: $69,230
Plumber
ExperiencedSalary range: $49,020 - $82,080
Adjusted for cost of living: $68,108
Construction Manager
ExperiencedSalary range: $76,340 - $124,340
Adjusted for cost of living: $105,043
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Building projects for Habitat for Humanity and community organizations. Summer employment with construction companies and contractors. Registered apprenticeships with union and non-union employers. Cooperative education combining school and paid work experience. Youth apprenticeships in construction trades.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in SkillsUSA, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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Related Pathways in Ohio
Related Glossary Terms
CTE Pathways
CTE Pathways are structured sequences of courses within a Career Cluster that prepare students for a specific group of related occupations. Pathways combine academic and technical instruction, providing a clear roadmap from introductory courses through advanced, specialized training aligned with industry standards and postsecondary opportunities.
ProgrammaticWork-Based Learning
Work-Based Learning (WBL) encompasses a range of educational strategies that connect classroom instruction with real workplace experiences. Activities include internships, apprenticeships, job shadowing, clinical rotations, and cooperative education, all designed to help CTE students apply technical skills in authentic industry settings.
ProgrammaticIndustry Certifications in CTE
Industry certifications in CTE are credentials issued by industry organizations or third-party bodies that validate a student's mastery of specific technical skills and knowledge. Examples include CompTIA A+, AWS Certified Welder, and ServSafe, which demonstrate career readiness to employers in ways that transcend state and district boundaries.
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