BUILDING TRADES
Ryan Tucker-Instructor
POST SECONDARY APPLICATION
For enrollment questions contact:
Paige Pence
ppence@lexington.k12.mo.us
The Building Trades program is designed for students interested in the building trades field.
Building Trades make up one of the largest skill crafts in the building industry. Specialized workers have developed many customized skills in related fields.
Students receive training in rough framing, finishing, drywall application, finish trim, concrete finishing, painting, ceramic tile, plumbing and electrical wiring.
If attended full time, the Building Trades program takes one academic year to complete (August - May), two years if attended half time (morning or afternoon).
Application Requirements:
1. Must be eighteen (18) years of age by class start date
2. Provide Official Copy of High School Graduation Transcript* or 12th Grade GED Certificate
3. Provide transcripts from any other post-secondary institutions attended 3. Complete Lex La-Ray Technical Center Application and pay the Application Fee.
4. Provide documentation to show applicant is current on all state required immunizations.
5. Complete Entrance Interview with Adult Education Supervisor.
6. Provide copy of social security card.
Things to consider when selecting this course:
Skills you will learn if you select this course:
Employment Opportunities
*Data taken from the national Bureau of Labor Statistics-2020
Requirements:
Students meeting the above criteria can begin a journeyman's apprentice ship at 55% of the going journeyman's wage, plus health and retirement benefits.
Textbook & Course Materials
Textbooks will be provided for use in the classroom at no charge to the student.
For information on our school policies and other information please refer to the student handbook.
For information on financial aid please visit our financial aid page.
Ryan Tucker-Instructor
POST SECONDARY APPLICATION
For enrollment questions contact:
Paige Pence
ppence@lexington.k12.mo.us
The Building Trades program is designed for students interested in the building trades field.
Building Trades make up one of the largest skill crafts in the building industry. Specialized workers have developed many customized skills in related fields.
Students receive training in rough framing, finishing, drywall application, finish trim, concrete finishing, painting, ceramic tile, plumbing and electrical wiring.
If attended full time, the Building Trades program takes one academic year to complete (August - May), two years if attended half time (morning or afternoon).
Application Requirements:
1. Must be eighteen (18) years of age by class start date
2. Provide Official Copy of High School Graduation Transcript* or 12th Grade GED Certificate
3. Provide transcripts from any other post-secondary institutions attended 3. Complete Lex La-Ray Technical Center Application and pay the Application Fee.
4. Provide documentation to show applicant is current on all state required immunizations.
5. Complete Entrance Interview with Adult Education Supervisor.
6. Provide copy of social security card.
Things to consider when selecting this course:
- Can I follow directions?
- Can I grasp technical ideas and designs?
- Do I like to work with my hands?
- Do I like problem solving?
- Do I work well with people?
- Do I enjoy working outside?
Skills you will learn if you select this course:
- Carpentry Blueprint Reading
- Site Preparation
- Concrete Foundation
- Building Codes
- Framing/Insulation Finishing
- Bricklaying
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Plumbing
- Electrical Wiring
- Landscaping
- Concrete Finishing
Employment Opportunities
- Carpenters - $49,250
- Construction Managers - $97,180
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, Steamfitters - $56,330
- Cement Masons - $47,710
*Data taken from the national Bureau of Labor Statistics-2020
Requirements:
- Complete the Lex La-Ray Technical Center program with at least a "C" (2.0 GPA) average.
- Maintain attendance at or above the 95% of days available.
- Attain minimum skills, as required by Lex La-Ray, your instructor and the Construction Apprenticeship Tech Prep Consortium.
- Abstain from drug use and willingly submit to a urinalysis test at such time required by the apprenticeship program selection procedure.
- Participate in the Transitional Training Program (TTP) second semester.
Students meeting the above criteria can begin a journeyman's apprentice ship at 55% of the going journeyman's wage, plus health and retirement benefits.
Textbook & Course Materials
Textbooks will be provided for use in the classroom at no charge to the student.
For information on our school policies and other information please refer to the student handbook.
For information on financial aid please visit our financial aid page.
2323 High School Drive, Lexington, MO 64067
Amanda Finkeldei, Director · Phone 660-259-2264 · Fax 660-259-6262
Amanda Finkeldei, Director · Phone 660-259-2264 · Fax 660-259-6262