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Construction 1

Construction I

The foundational course will expose students to the tools, materials, and processes commonly found in the construction industry and buildings trades. Students will have the opportunity to layout, and construct, several wood projects while sampling many common trades related careers through hands on activities and projects. Throughout the course emphasis is placed on common employer expectations. Additionally, there was great emphasis placed on safe operational procedures for hand and power tools.

Power Standards

Maintain, and operate a safe work environment.
Maintain, and operate construction equipment safely.
Develop a better understanding of construction trades.
Recall, observe and demonstrate the safety practices used in construction.
Understand and use proper measurements.
Read, understand and communicate print plans
Estimate materials

Course Objectives

Apply safety in guided lab work
Name parts and specify operations of lab equipment
Read project plans/prints
Estimate materials
Work collaboratively
Identify, read and understand measurements
Project fabrication

Construction Learning Standards

Explore the career opportunities available in the construction trades
Develop an understanding of project layout and material estimation
Practice material measurement techniques
Be exposed to basic wood joinery techniques
Participate in hands on experiences through project creation
Be introduced to hand and power tool safety and operation procedures
Explore platform framing techniques used to build floor, walls, and roofs
Be introduced to electrical theory and basics of AC circuits

Universal Core Career and Technical Education Standards

U-4 Safety in the Industry

U-4.1 Demonstrate safety and sanitation procedures for a clean and safe environment.
U-4.2 Summarize federal and state regulations regarding safe handling, usage and storage of chemicals.
U-4.3 Apply Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to safety procedures for the industry.
U-4.4 Apply safety and security procedures as required by Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), Occupational Safety and Health Administrations (OSHA) and other agencies.
U-4.5 Students apply safety practices in the lab and on worksites.
U-4.6 Demonstrate safe practices and procedures with tools and equipment.
U-4.7 Demonstrate appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
U-4.8 Document safety concerns according to local policies and procedures.