NWTC College Program Guide 2022-2023 | Page 69

Apply required safety standards in construction .
10-410-110 INTRODUCTION TO CARPENTRY ... the carpentry profession , tools of the trade , job site etiquette and safety , and carpentry math . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-410-104 FLOOR FRAMING SYSTEMS ... this course teaches all aspects of �oor construction and �ooring system construction . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-410-105 WALL FRAMING SYSTEMS ... this course will cover wall building and wall systems from standard wood or metal framing to tip-up pre-cast panels . ( Corequisite : 10-410-104 , Floor Framing Systems ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-449-112 OSHA 30 ... addresses OSHA 29CFR1926 rules and is approved by OSHA for construction workers , foremen , job supervisors , and anyone involved in construction trades . Successful participants receive 30-hour card from OSHA . Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-890-101 COLLEGE 101 ... Students will utilize digital tools and resources to assess , explore , practice , apply , and evaluate both employability and learning skills . By establishing NWTC cultural values as hallmarks of success in academic , career , and personal settings the course encourages re�ective , personalized development of a growth mindset and emphasizes the importance of making wise choices . To maximize the return on investment , students should take this course in their �rst semester as it identi�es key expectations ( hidden rules ) of higher learning and professional employment . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-804-301 VOCATIONAL MATH A ... This course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge and skills to apply the concepts of whole numbers , fractions , decimals , measurement , proportions , and percent to their career . No prerequisites needed . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-410-108 BUILDING CODES - CARPENTRY ... this course will teach the basic requirements for the erection of buildings inhabited by the public for living , work and pleasure . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-410-106 ROOF & CEILING FRAMING SYSTEMS ... course will encompass all roof and ceiling systems from trusses to steel to pre-cast concrete . ( Corequisite : 10-410-105 , Wall Systems ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-410-112 EXTERIOR BUILDING FINISHES ... building claddings and characteristics , installation techniques , roo�ng materials and installation . Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-410-113 INTERIOR BUILDING FINISHES ... interior wall �nishes and installation techniques , interior trim , door , and hardware characteristics & installation . Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-410-111 CARPENTRY PRINTS & SPECIFICATIONS ... scaling , types of drawings , drawing features , reading carpentry prints , & carpentry speci�cations . ( Prerequisite : 10-410-110 , Introduction to Carpentry ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-410-115 CARPENTRY INTERNSHIP ... the application of theory , skills , and techniques in the carpentry profession . ( Prerequisite : Instructor approval required ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-410-114 STAIRS & CABINETS ... layout and installation of stair stringers , treads , and risers ; cabinet and counter installation techniques . ( Prerequisite : 10-410-113 , Interior Building Finishes ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-410-109 CARPENTRY ESTIMATING ... basic material and labor cost estimating related to carpentry construction . ( Prerequisites : 10-410-111 , Carpentry Prints & Speci�cations ; 10804301 , Vocational Math A ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
10-410-120 ENERGY SAVING BUILDING SCIENCE ... This course provides an overview of building construction techniques used to reduce energy consumption and operating costs , as well as how saving energy can reduce a building ’ s environmental impact . Topics include LEED , Energy Star , Net Zero Energy , and Passive House building standards , as well as the HERS rating index . Emphasis is placed on understanding energy bills , heat transfer through a building envelope , heating and cooling ef�ciency , as well as solar and energy storage technologies . Course Typically Offered : Spring
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