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4931.00The VESL Green Construction program prepares ESL students for a variety of careers in construction and the building trades. Students gain essential vocabulary and skills for communicating in construction industry workplaces, including oral and written directions, workers’ rights, and safety on the job. The curriculum also serves as a pathway to noncredit and credit CTE programs. A Certificate of Competency is awarded upon completion of all required courses. Recommended for beginning high to advanced ESL students (ESLN Levels 2-5).
A Certificate of Competency will be awarded upon successful completion of all required courses.
Total Hours: 108
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Program Outcomes
- Integrate appropriate vocabulary and oral language skills to communicate effectively about green construction tools, techniques, and plans, worksite safety rules, and workers’ rights.
- Apply occupation-specific vocabulary and appropriate grammar, reading and writing skills to green construction concepts and settings.
- Employ basic measurement units used in construction.
- Engage in basic interviewing and job search skills for the building trades and construction industry.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ESLV 1012 | VESL: GREEN CONSTRUCTION, MODULE A | 0 |
| ESLV 1013 | VESL: GREEN CONSTRUCTION, MODULE B | 0 |
Program Outcomes
- Integrate appropriate vocabulary and oral language skills to communicate effectively about green construction tools, techniques, and plans, worksite safety rules, and workers’ rights.
- Apply occupation-specific vocabulary and appropriate grammar, reading and writing skills to green construction concepts and settings.
- Employ basic measurement units used in construction.
- Engage in basic interviewing and job search skills for the building trades and construction industry.