Proposed Course Outline/Timeline

AEA 9 Construction Materials and Processing (Intermediate)

Course Outline

Semester Long Course

The intermediate course provides students an introduction to the basic building materials, components, and methods of residential construction. It is designed to give students basic entry level skills in construction and related trades along with an overview of the career opportunities available. Emphasis is placed on safety and the proper use of both hand and power tools. The curriculum is aligned with modules endorsed by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).

Key Learnings

The students will:

• • • • Explore the career opportunities available in the construction trades

      • Demonstrate habits of self-reliance, self-discipline, and resourcefulness when dealing with practical problem solving situations.

      • Identify various building materials and their proper use in construction trades.

      • Describe the fasteners and adhesives used in construction work and explain their uses.

      • Demonstrate the proper use and safety procedures associated with hand and power tools used in the construction trades.

      • Estimate the quantity of materials required for building projects.

      • Read and interpret plans, elevations, and details contained in basic construction drawings.

Course Outline:

• • • • Unit 1: Course Introduction and Orientation

      • Unit 2: Review of Hand Tools, Measurement, and Building Materials

      • Unit 3: Review of Lab Safety and Power Tool Operation

      • Unit 4: Print Creation and Material Estimating

      • Unit 5: Project Development

Intermediate and Advanced Standards to compare units to: