Welcome to the Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES
Established July 29, 1948

Adirondack Educational Center Building Trades Program

Students enrolled in Building Trades will gain an understanding of the basic theories of carpentry, using the tools and equipment of the trade.  They will then apply these theories to lab projects and the building of a modular home within the classroom during their two years of study.

Building Trades students can apply to receive credit at the following institutions:

Canton Tech - 3 credits
SUNY Delhi - 6 credits

Career Opportunities include:

Carpenter
Carpenter's Helper
Framing or Finish
Building Materials Sales
Caretaker/Custodian
Foreperson
Furniture Maker
Postsecondary Education

Units of Study include:

Introduction to Carpentry
Safety
Rough Framing
Interior/Exterior Trim and Finish
Building Materials
Roofing, Siding, Flooring
Basic Electricity, Plumbing and Masonry
Window and Door Installation
Cabinet Making
Blueprint Reading and Estimating Materials