Whitney High School

Prerequisite:  None

 

 

In year one of the Building Industry Technology Academy, students gain basic construction skills in the following areas: use of hand tools, machine tools operation, types of construction materials used in the industry, construction and organizational operations, sub-flooring, framing, roofing, blueprint reading, and construction-specific math.

Prerequisite: Foundation of Construction (BITA I)

 

 

Year two provides the students an opportunity to explore various trades in more depth using construction labs and student-directed activities facilitated by the instructor. Students can explore all of the lab activities or pursue advanced levels in an area of interest. All students study electrical in the course of year two. The trade areas explored include concrete, masonry, surveying and site prep, HVAC, plumbing, drywall, painting, and tile. Students will also be incorporating CAD software (Fusion 360,  RhinoCAM, Mosaic) for the design of the structures and use of industry level CNC machinery.

Prerequisite:  Foundation of Construction (BITA I) and Craftsmanship and Construction Technology (BITA II) and instructor approval

 

 

This course is designed to introduce the student to the build environment, students will exposed to building industry: trends, organizations, construction processes, contracting laws, regulations, business aspects and career pathways.  This course will provide instruction and assignments centered on basic home building process i.e.  Property/house selection, permits, site preparation, foundation, framing calculation and characteristics of materials, carpentry, framing, basic electrical wiring, plumbing, measurement systems, and the safe use of hand/ power tools. The goal is to expose the student to each of these areas of study while applying a method or technique through project based learning.  Dual Credit (Pending):  While enrolled in BITA 3 at Whitney, you have the opportunity to dual enroll in CET 0005 Introduction to the Built Environment at Sierra College.  At the completion you will have earned 3 college units through Sierra College which are transferable to a CSU and can also be used as 1 of 3 required courses to earn the Sierra College Certificate in Basic Construction.  During the first part of the class all you have to do is fill out a form to register for CET 005 and pass BITA 3 to earn the credits.  CET 0005 is transferable to CSU.

Prerequisite:  Foundation of Construction (BITA I)

 

 

Architectural and Structural Engineering provides learning opportunities for students interested in preparing for careers in such areas as architecture, industrial design, and civil engineering. how architecture is shaped by history and the significant events in the history of structural engineering, theoretical, practical, and contextual issues that influence design, the relationship between architecture and the external environment, the mechanics and properties of structural materials, the methods used to analyze simple structures, the use of computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) in developing architectural designs, how to systematically complete an architectural project, methods of creating written and digital portfolios, and the effective use of architectural and structural equipment.

Prerequisite:  Foundation of Construction (BITA I) and Architectural Design

 

 

Engineering Design provides learning opportunities for students interested in preparing for careers in the design and production of visual communications. Students plan, prepare, and interpret drawings and models through traditional drafting or computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) techniques. The historical and current events related to engineering and design and their effects on society, use of engineering design equipment, measurement systems applied to engineering design, proper projection techniques to develop orthographic drawings, object-editing techniques and CADD programs, applying proper dimensioning to drawings, sectional view applications and functions, tolerance relationships between mating parts, inserting text into a drawing, sketching processes used in concept development, and creating written and digital portfolios.

Prerequisite:  Foundation of Construction (BITA I), Architectural Design and Engineering Design or Foundation of Construction (BITA I), Craftsmanship and Construction Technology (BITA II) and Advanced Construction (BITA III) and instructor approval 

 

 

Fundamentals of residential framing both conventional and green energy efficient techniques involving layout and construction to include: exterior and interior walls, ceilings, roof systems, stair designs and installation. Major lab project: framing a project in the community. Includes use and practices of materials and codes related to California Green Technology and "Net Zero Energy" policies. (CSU) Dual Credit:  While enrolled in BITA 4 at Whitney, you have the opportunity to dual enroll in CET 0005 Introduction to the Built Environment at Sierra College.  At the completion you will have earned 3 college units through Sierra College which are transferable to a CSU and can also be used as 1 of 3 required courses to earn the Sierra College Certificate in Basic Construction.  During the first part of the class all you have to do is fill out a form to register for CET 0022 and pass BITA 4 to earn the credits.  CET 0022 is transferable to CSU.sports 

 

 

Units: 3

Formerly known as CTR 45

Hours: 54 lecture

Introduction to the building industry: trends, organizations, construction processes, contracting laws, regulations, business aspects and career pathways. (CSU)