Prerequisite: None
This course covers the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core certification modules required for all of the NCCER curriculum-area programs, and an additional Green module. The course content includes: basic safety, introduction to construction math, introduction to hand tools, introduction to power tools, introduction to blueprints, material handling, basic communication skills, and basic employability skills, and “Your Role in the Green Environment”. The additional Green module has been added to provide students with instruction in the green environment, green construction practices, and green building rating systems. Also it will help students better understand their personal impacts on the environment and make them more aware of how to reduce their carbon footprint.
Prerequisite: Intro. Construction
This course covers basic carpentry terminology and develops technical aspects of carpentry with emphasis on development of introductory skills to include orientation to the trade, building materials, fasteners, and adhesives, hand and power tools, reading plans and elevations, introduction to concrete, reinforcing materials, and forms, floor system construction procedures, wall and ceiling framing procedures, and basic stair layout. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced.
Prerequisite: Carpentry I
This course builds on skills mastered in Carpentry I and provides an emphasis on roof framing procedures, roofing applications, thermal and moisture protection, windows and exterior doors installation, exterior finishing, and the introduction to weatherization module. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced.
Prerequisite: Carpentry II
This course builds on skills mastered in Carpentry II and develops advanced technical aspects of carpentry with the emphasis on commercial drawing, cold-formed steel framing construction methods, drywall installations, drywall finishing procedures, doors and door hardware installation, and windows, door, floor, and ceiling trim procedures. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced.
Prerequisite: Intro. Construction
This course covers basic masonry terminology and develops technical aspects of the masonry industry with emphasis on the development of introductory skills to include the introduction to masonry, masonry tools and equipment, measurement, drawings and specifications, mortar procedures, and masonry units and installation techniques. At least 55-60 percent of class time is devoted to hands-on experience. Mathematics and English language arts are reinforced.
Prerequisite: Masonry I Honors
This course builds on skills mastered in Masonry I and provides an emphasis on residential plans and drawing interpretation, residential masonry, grout and other reinforcement processes, metalwork in masonry, and the introduction to weatherization. At least 55-60 percent of class time is devoted to hands-on experience. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced.
Prerequisite: Masonry II
This course builds on skills mastered in Masonry II and provides an emphasis on advanced laying techniques, construction techniques and moisture control procedures, and construction, inspection and quality control processes. Introductory skills for the Crew Leader are also introduced in this course. At least 60-70 percent of class time is devoted to hands-on experience.
Prerequisite: None
This course introduces career information, employment opportunities, and skills required for work in the furniture and cabinetmaking industry. Topics include the woodworking industries, health, and safety design and layout, materials, hand tools, power tools, portable and stationary, preparation, construction and assembly, and finishing. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced.
Prerequisite: Wood Working I
This course teaches the development of knowledge and advanced skills in the woodworking and cabinetmaking industry. Emphasis is placed on advanced principles applied to the woodworking and cabinetmaking industry. Topics include advanced levels of the cabinetmaking industry, health and safety, design and layout, materials, hand tools, power tools, portable and stationary, preparation, construction and assembly, and finishing. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced.