Building Trades – Carpentry Curriculum

 

Technical Diploma - 30 credits

 

31-475-1

 

Catalog Number

Course Title

Credits

Summer Semester

31-475-303

Construction Safety

1

 

Total

1

 

Fall Semester

31-475-301

Carpentry I

5

31-475-302

Carpentry II

5

10-614-115

Construction Blueprint Reading

3

31-804-302

Applied Technical Math

2

 

Total

15

 

Spring Semester

31-475-304

Carpentry III

5

31-475-305

Carpentry IV

5

10-614-136

Construction Estimating

2

31-475-305

Applied Communications: Listen/Speak

2

 

Total

14

 

Students must have a grade of "C" or better in any course to progress in courses which require that course as a prerequisite.
*Students must have a grade of "C" or better in all core courses to graduate.
A cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 is required for graduation.

 


Building Trades – Carpentry Courses

 

31-475-301 CARPENTRY I
An introduction to residential construction practices. Fundamentals of planning, layout, foundations, and rough framing are taught in theory and through the construction of a residential structure. An emphasis is placed upon sustainable building practices. Building codes are covered and applied in practice on the building site. Prerequisite: 31-475-303. Lecture/Lab. 5 credits.

31-475-302 CARPENTRY II
A continuation of Carpentry I. Topics include wall and roof systems, exterior wall components, soffit construction, insulation techniques and applied building codes. Student evaluate the impact of wall and roof systems materials, designs and construction methods upon energy efficiency. Theory and practice are applied on-site through the construction of a residential structure. Prerequisite: 31-475-301. Lecture/Lab. 5 credits.

31-475-303 CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
Students apply approved construction site safety and health procedures, the use of personal protection gear and the safe use of hand and power tools. Students are required to purchase a prescribed set of carpentry tools with an approximate value of $800. Lab. 1 credit.

31-475-304 CARPENTRY III
A continuation of Carpentry II. Topics include insulation, ventilation, building envelope sealing, rafter framing, trusses, special beams, and stairs. Students frame-in windows, doors, archways, bookcases, and apply other finishing considerations. Students evaluate the impact of window, door, and roofing system design and materials upon energy efficiency and environmentally sound practices. Prerequisite: 31-475-303. Lecture/Lab. 5 credits.

31-475-305 CARPENTRY IV
A continuation of Carpentry III. Students finish the interior of a building project. They hang windows and doors, building cabinets, hang and tape drywall, cut and apply trim, and install stairs and banisters. Students evaluate the impact of structural venting, sealing and insulating upon efficiency, indoor air quality, and long-range sustainability. Prerequisite: 31-475-304. Lecture/Lab. 5 credits.

10-614-115 CONSTRUCTION BLUEPRINT READING
Students interpret blueprints for trade information. They draw sketches to convey ideas and utilize drawing software to prepare blueprints prior to building. Students appreciate the importance of accuracy and completeness as well as material selection. Students develop a set of residential building plans. Lecture/lab.  3 credits.

10-614-136 CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING
Techniques for standard construction estimating procedures from takeoff to bid, covering the areas of excavation, concrete, wood, masonry, carpentry, alteration work, mechanical work, electrical work, and general conditions.  Topics introduced include preparation of typical estimated cost recording documents and techniques as well as preparation and presentation of formal bidding document.  Prerequisite:  10-614-115.  Lecture.  2 credits.



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