The Pathway
The Building Controls Technology pathway for high school students at the DCSD Legacy campus is geared
toward students who desire a possible career in construction, electrical, and building automation trades.
Students will train for exciting hands-on work in a fast-growing career field. Courses cover a wide range of
topics including: basic electricity, industrial wiring, control systems, building materials, and construction
systems. Topics include electrical installation, conduit and raceways, how to use a multimeter, precision
measurement, electrical and mechanical torque, basic hand and power tool safety, and OSHA safety.
Students will gain employable skills and work toward an internship in year 2. Or, students can matriculate
into ACC’s certificate-based BCT program where they will further learn to install, repair, and maintain a
building's computer-controlled mechanical and electrical systems, including its heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning (HVAC), and energy management systems.