Architecture & Construction
This career cluster prepares learners for careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the building environment. People employed in this cluster work on new structures, restorations, additions, alterations and repairs.
Architecture and construction comprise one of the largest industries in the United States. Based on the latest statistics, this career cluster has 13.8 million jobs. In the next few years, many new jobs will be added and many employment opportunities will result from the need to replace experienced workers who leave jobs.
Additional Information
Programs of Study
- Level 1: Fundamentals of Construction
- Level 2: Residential & Commercial Construction I
- Level 3: Residential & Commercial Construction II1
- Level 4: Construction Practicum
1 May be taught for 1 or 2 credits.
- Level 1: Fundamentals of Construction
- Level 2: Structural Systems I
- Level 3: Structural Systems II1
- Level 4: Construction Practicum
1 May be taught for 1 or 2 credits.
- Level 1: Fundamentals of Construction
- Level 2: MEP Systems
- Level 3: Plumbing Systems and/or Electrical Systems and/or HVAC
- Level 4: Construction Practicum
1 May be taught for 1 or 2 credits.
- Level 1: Architectural & Engineering Design I
- Level 2: Architectural & Engineering Design II
- Level 3: Architectural & Engineering Design III1
- Level 4: Engineering Practicum and/or AP Calculus and/or AP Physics
1 May be taught for 1 or 2 credits.
- Level 1: Foundations of Interior Design
- Level 2: Residential Interior Design
- Level 3: Commercial Interior Design
- Level 4: Advanced Interior Design
- Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (6142) is a supplemental course which can be offered in addition to courses within the Architectural and Engineering Design program of study but does not count toward concentrator status.
- Welding I (6078) is a supplemental course which can be offered in addition to courses within the MEP, Residential & Commercial Construction, and Structural Systems programs of study but does not count toward concentrator status.
Resources
- Architecture & Construction Program of Study Justifications
- ACT Resources for Architecture & Construction
- Architecture & Construction Equipment List
- Architecture & Construction Resource List
- Data Session: Concentrators, ACT, and Postsecondary for Architecture & Construction
- NCCER Alignment Guides
- Program of Study Marketing Materials
- Industry Certifications