Building Trades

Enrolling in ACTI’s Building Trades program gives students hands-on opportunities to explore many different aspects of the construction trades. Students learn to operate tools and equipment safely, read blueprints, lay block, frame a house, install shingles and siding, wire a house, plumb/heat/cool a house and install all of the interior finishes—from flooring to paint to trim.

Industry Certifications

OSHA 30 – Construction

Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MWEP) Operator

Required Student Purchases

Building Trades students are required to dress for safety in the lab and on worksites.  This includes ACTI tee shirts and hoodies; long, heavy fabric pants (like demin jeans…no shorts, pajamas, sweat pants); and work boots.  We recommend that you purchase five (5) tee shirts and two (2) hoodies.  Hard hats will be provided when necessary.

Additionally, students are required to purchase their own tool belt and small set of tools including:

  • tool belt and pouch
  • tape measure
  • speed square
  • utility knife
  • hammer
  • chalk line
  • nail puller
  • safety glasses
  • hearing protection
  • work gloves
Altogether, uniforms and tools will cost about $350…a little more if you need to buy boots and work pants.
Financial aid is available if you need it .  Check our EITC page or contact us.

Postsecondary Connections

Articulation Agreements

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology – 9 credits in Residential Remodeling Technology

    • RMDL106 Remodeling Hand and Power Tools – 3 credits
    • CARP182 Blueprint Reading – 3 credits
    • RMDL111 Building Materials – 3 credits

Pre-Apprenticeship Agreements

Advanced placement in PA registered apprenticeships:

Instructor:

David Snyder

[email protected]

Office: 717-398-3178 Ext. 306

Cell: 717-752-8052

Adams County Technical Institute

1126 Old Harrisburg Road

Gettysburg, PA 17325

Building Trades

Learn how ACTI’s Building Trades program prepares students for a successful future in various construction trades.

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Units of Study

  • Construction safety
  • Hand tools
  • Power tools and equipment
  • Reading plans and prints
  • Site and building layout
  • Block masonry
  • Floor framing
  • Wall framing
  • Roof framing
  • Roof coverings
  • Insulation materials
  • Exterior finishes
  • Basic plumbing
  • Residential electric circuits and components
  • Wall components
  • Interior finishes
  • Stairways
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The Adams County Technical Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries may be directed to the Adams County Technical Institute’s Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504 Coordinator at 1126 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325 or 717-398-3178 or [email protected].

Additionally, lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the career and technical education programs of Adams County Technical Institute.