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Architecture and Construction Career Cluster

Resource ID
CC02

Sections

Introduction
Programs of Study
Careers in the Military
Teacher Resources
Professional Associations
CTSOs
Career Cluster News
TWC Resources
Additional Resources

Introduction

 

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Programs of Study

 

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Statewide Programs of Study

 

  • Architectural Design
  • Carpentry
  • Construction Management and Inspection
  • Electrical
  • HVAC and Sheet Metal
  • Masonry
  • Plumbing and Pipefitting

Approved statewide CTE Programs of Study information is available on the TEA website, including “at-a-glance” spreadsheets with coherent course sequences, an overview of programs of study, and course alignment recommendations.

Careers in the Military

Navigate the Careers in the Military website for related military occupations to this career cluster

 

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Teacher Resources

 

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Follow the links below to teaching resources related to this career cluster.

  • Scope and Sequence
  • Lesson Plans
  • Programs of Study
  • Course Pages
    • Architectural Design I
    • Architectural Design II
    • Building Maintenance Technology I
    • Building Maintenance Technology II
    • Construction Management I
    • Construction Management II
    • Construction Technology I
    • Construction Technology II
    • Electrical Technology I
    • Electrical Technology II
    • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration Technology I
    • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration Technology II
    • Interior Design I
    • Interior Design II
    • Masonry Technology I
    • Masonry Technology II
    • Mill and Cabinetmaking Technology
    • Plumbing Technology I
    • Plumbing Technology II
    • Practicum in Architectural Design
    • Practicum in Architectural Design/Extended Practicum in Architectural Design
    • Practicum in Construction Management
    • Practicum in Construction Management/Extended Practicum in Construction Management
    • Practicum in Construction Technology
    • Practicum in Construction Technology/Extended Practicum in Construction Technology
    • Practicum in Interior Design
    • Practicum in Interior Design/Extended Practicum in Interior Design
    • Practicum in Masonry Technology
    • Practicum in Masonry Technology/Extended Practicum in Masonry Technology
    • Principles of Architecture
    • Principles of Construction

Professional Associations

 

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Architecture and construction teachers should get involved in at least one career and technical education (CTE) professional association. They are excellent sources of career cluster-specific teaching tools, ideas, networking, and mentors.

The following associations are related to architecture and construction careers:

  • American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)
  • American Society of Interior Designers
  • American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
  • Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
  • Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)
  • Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)
  • Career and Technology Association of Texas (CTAT)
  • National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
  • National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)
  • National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA)
  • Texas Asphalt Pavement Association (TXAPA)
  • Texas Association of Builders
  • Texas Board of Professional Engineers
  • Texas Construction Crafts Instructors Association
  • Texas Industrial Vocational Association (TIVA)

 

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CTSOs

Career Cluster News

 

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Stay on top of current practices and news by attending CTE and/or architecture and construction conferences.

Here are a few upcoming events:

2018 TIVA Summer Professional Development Conference

July 16-20, 2018
Irving, TX

 

 

TWC Resources

 

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The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) provides workforce development services and resources to Texas employers and job seekers.

 

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Take a few moments to bookmark the following TWC resources to explore later:

  • Student and Parent Career Tools
  • Texas Career Check
  • Texas CREWS
  • Products and Services for Counselors and Teachers
  • Texas Reality Check
  • Texas OnCourse

Additional Resources

 

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Additional resources related to careers in architecture and construction:

  • National Technical Honor Society
  • American Institute of Architects (AIA)
 
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