Course Descriptions
Const Blueprint Reading 1 10410110 The carpentry profession, tools of the trade, job site etiquette and safety, and carpentry math. Course Typically Offered: Fall
College 101 10890101 Students gain skills that lead to success in college, employment, and life. Students should take this course in their first semester.( Pre-requisite: None.) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Floor Framing Systems 10410104 This course teaches all aspects of floor construction and flooring system construction.( Prerequisite: 10-410-110, Construction Blueprint Reading 1) 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.( Prerequisite: 10-410-104, Floor Framing Systems) Course Typically Offered: Fall
Vocational Math A 31804304 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
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
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.( Prerequisite: 10-410-105, Wall Systems) Course Typically Offered: Fall
Exterior Building Finishes 10410112 Building claddings and characteristics, installation techniques, roofing materials and installation.( Prerequisite: 10-410-106, Roof Framing) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Interior Building Finishes 10410113 Interior wall finishes and installation techniques, interior trim, door, and hardware characteristics & installation.( Prerequisite: 10-410-112, Exterior Building Finishes) Course Typically Offered: Spring
Const Blueprint Reading 2 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: 10-410-105, Wall Framing) 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.( Prerequisite: 10-804-304, 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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