Applications in Construction

This course will provide experience in carpentry skills, conventional residential framing, basic residential electrical house wiring, and finish carpentry. Also, units in machine and hand power tools, blueprint reading, structural design, and building location from a site plan will be covered.  A group project will involve building a model house to scale, including cost analysis. Carpentry skills will include rough framing, roofing, and vinyl siding.  OSHA regulations and procedures will be taught and followed by all members of the class.