The student entering the program can come from a variety of backgrounds, including directly from high school, from related academic areas, or from work in the construction industry. The high school background should include:
Job experience in construction is a valuable asset to a student entering the curriculum from the work force. The basic curriculum can be modified to allow students to make up deficiencies in any section of the academic areas listed above. This will, of course, increase the academic course requirements and lengthen the program. The person best suited to this curriculum should have these qualities enhanced by his/her education: