Marin Builders Association helped to create the Regional Occupational Program Construction Technology Class. Our partnership with the Marin County Office of Education to support this program continues as strong as ever after nearly three decades.

The Construction Technology class offered through the Regional Occupational Program (ROP) focuses on providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in the construction industry. This course covers a wide range of topics related to construction techniques, tools, materials, and industry standards.

The specific content covered in a Construction Technology class can vary depending on the program and instructor. 

The Regional Occupational Program offers a Construction Technology class for both students and adults. Some of the valuable skills obtained in this class include:

• Green Building practices
• Job Safety and Job Site requirements
• Tool Safety
• Introduction to Tools
• Hands on experience with Tools: Skil Saw, Power Drill, Hammer, Measuring Tape, etc.
• Test regarding the Skil Saw and all of the moving parts on the saw
• Importance of working as a team to get the job done
• Introduction to Building a pair of saw horses; reading a plan, actual building of saw horses
• Test of the vocabulary used in the industry
• Preparing for the building of the tool sheds
• Reading a diagram/drawing for building the frame for the floor of the shed, building the frame
• Electrical and Plumbing
• Windows, Doors, and Framing
• Roofing
• Blueprint Reading
• Building wisdom from local professional General Contractors
• Resume preparation, writing and interview coaching
• Completing the building of a Tool Shed – from the ground up

Throughout the course, students will engage in hands-on activities, projects, and simulations to apply their knowledge and practice their skills in a practical setting. The goal is to provide students with a solid foundation in construction technology and prepare them for entry-level positions or further education in the construction industry.

It's important to note that the specific curriculum and hands-on activities may vary between different ROP programs. It's best to consult the program or school offering the Construction Technology class to get a detailed syllabus and understanding of what topics and skills will be covered.

For more information about the program and how you can be part of ROP, 

please contact Tom Eller at the4const@aol.com

ROP Contact Information

                  What students say about the ROP Construction Technology class -

"This class has been an awesome experience. I have learned so much in such a short period of time and it's been pretty empowering"

"I am far more prepared to work in construction than I would have been and it teaches you skills that translate into a work environment for construction."

"The class was an extremely practical experience that has better prepared me for any construction related career path."

"The class made me more interested and more knowledgeable about construction."