Course Descriptions
Construction Blueprint Reading 10410110 The carpentry profession , tools of the trade , job site etiquette and safety , and carpentry math . Course Typically Offered : Fall
Floor Framing Systems 10410104 This course teaches all aspects of floor construction and flooring system construction . Course Typically Offered : Fall
Wall Framing Systems 10410105 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
OSHA 30 10449112 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
College 101 10890101 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 reflective , 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 first semester as it identifies key expectations ( hidden rules ) of higher learning and professional employment . Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Vocational Math A 10804301 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
Building Codes - Carpentry 10410108 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
Roof & Ceiling Framing Systems 10410106 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
Exterior Building Finishes 10410112 Building claddings and characteristics , installation techniques , roofing materials and installation . Course Typically Offered : Spring
Interior Building Finishes 10410113 Interior wall finishes and installation techniques , interior trim , door , and hardware characteristics & installation . Course Typically Offered : Spring
Construction Blueprint Reading 10410111 Scaling , types of drawings , drawing features , reading carpentry prints , & carpentry specifications . ( Prerequisite : 10-410-110 , Construction Blueprint Reading 1 ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
Carpentry Internship 10410115 The application of theory , skills , and techniques in the carpentry profession . ( Prerequisite : Instructor approval required ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
Stairs & Cabinets 10410114 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
Carpentry Estimating 10410109 Basic material and labor cost estimating related to carpentry construction . ( Prerequisites : 10-410-111 , Carpentry Prints & Specifications ; 10804301 , Vocational Math A ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
Energy Saving Building Science 10410120 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 efficiency , as well as solar and energy storage technologies . Course Typically Offered : Spring
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