Central Montco Technical High School
Building Trades
Instructor: Mr. David Ayres
Email: dayres@cmths.org
Instructor: Mr. William Barber
Email: wbarber@cmths.org
Instructor: Mr. Jerrold Mackereth
Email: jmackereth@cmths.org
Course Description
CIP Code: 46.0401
Building/Property Maintenance and Manager
This is an instructional program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the maintenance and repair of residential and commercial buildings. Instruction includes the basics of carpentry, electrical, millwork, plumbing, painting, minor sheet metal, masonry, tile setting, heating and OSHA safety standards.
The Building Trades Program is an excellent option for students interested in a career related to residential and commercial construction.
Please click HERE to read an important letter from the Building Trades Instructors which contains tool and equipment information.
Course Content
Topics of Study include:
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Safety
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Building & Property Maintenance
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Carpentry & Repairs
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Portable Power Tools
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Tools and Machine Maintenance
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Structures: Roofs, Floors, Stairs, Doors, Windows, Walls
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Masonry: Concrete, Floor and Wall Tile,
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Residential Electrical Circuits
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Residential Plumbing
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Finishing Materials
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Environmental Control Systems
Required Uniform & Materials
The CMTHS Required Building Trades Uniform can be ordered HERE.
Please see the instructor letter above with tools and uniform information.
SOAR/Articulation
Articulation Agreements are cooperative arrangements for granting admission and college credit to students who are continuing their education. Central Montco Technical High School has articulated its programs with a wide range of colleges and technical schools resulting in college credit or priority placement for CMTHS students.
Click HERE and select Building/Property Maintenance and Manager 46.0401 and your year of graduation to see what Articulation Agreements are available for this program of study.
Electrical
Pre-Apprenticeship Pathway
Students enrolled in the Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship Program at CMTHS have the opportunity to earn credit toward their first year of a registered electrical apprenticeship.
By completing all classroom, shop, and safety requirements, students can demonstrate mastery of foundational electrical skills—such as wiring methods, blueprint reading, conduit bending, and electrical theory—aligned with state and industry standards.
Potential Certifications
Students in the Building Trades Program may earn the following certifications:
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NOCTI Building/Property Maintenance PA
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OSHA 10 hour Certification
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Pennsylvania Pre-Apprentice Program
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Gastite Certification
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Tracpipe Certification
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NCCER Credentials (various trades)
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Ladder Safety Certification
Post-Secondary Education
Recent graduates from the Building Trades program are attending:
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Williamson Trade School
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Pennsylvania College of Technology
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Montgomery County Community College
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Drexel University
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Thaddeus Stevens
Dual Enrollment with Penn College of Technology
The Building Trades Program is a Dual Enrollment Class with Penn College of Technology. PCT has approved our instructor as an adjunct professor. As a result, students will receive transcripted college credit(s) that can be used to continue their post-secondary education at PCT or any number of institutions. Students must earn a grade of "B"or higher to receive the credit(s).
Pennsylvania State Registered Pre-Apprenticeship
A state-registered pre-apprenticeship program in Pennsylvania offers high school or early-career students a structured introduction into the skilled trades. These programs are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry’s Apprenticeship & Training Office (ATO) and teach foundational skills and work-readiness so that participants are better positioned to enter full apprenticeship opportunities.
Key benefits:
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Hands-on exposure to tools, trades, safety protocols and industry expectations
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Build foundational math, reading and workplace skills needed in technical trades
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A credential recognized by industry as a sign of serious interest and readiness
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A pathway that increases eligibility for paid apprenticeships in construction, electrical, manufacturing and more