Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, & Welding

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Preparing students for high-wage earnings by equipping them with advanced communication skills, creative thinking and problem solving skills.

Fundamental of Construction

Prerequisite: None

Fundamentals of Construction is a foundational course in the Architecture & Construction cluster covering essential knowledge, skills, and concepts required for careers in construction. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to describe various construction fields and outline the steps necessary to advance in specific construction careers. Students will be able to employ tools safely and interpret construction drawings to complete projects demonstrating proper measurement and application of mathematical concepts. Standards in this course also include an overview of the construction industry and an introduction to building systems and materials. Students will begin compiling artifacts for inclusion in their portfolios, which they will carry with them throughout the full sequence of courses in their selected program of study. Standards in this course are aligned with Tennessee State Standards for English Language Arts &Literacy in Technical Subjects, Tennessee State Standards in Mathematics, and the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Curriculum.

Students enrolled in this course are eligible to be a part of an award-winning SkillsUSA Construction club that offers professional development, travel & life skills, as well as scholarship opportunities.

Residential & Commercial Construction I

Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Construction

Residential & Commercial Construction I is the second course in the Residential & Commercial Construction program of study intended to prepare students for careers in construction by possibly building a cabin from start to finish. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in the earlier phases of building construction, including site layout, foundation systems, concrete, framing systems, and electrical systems. Students will be able 21 to perform concrete work; frame walls, ceilings, and floors of a structure; and install proper wiring while safely employing tools and interpreting construction drawings to complete projects. Emphasis is placed on demonstrating proper measurement and application of mathematical concepts. Standards in this course also include principles of the construction industry and business and project management.

Residential and Commercial Construction II

Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Construction and Residential and Commercial Construction I

Recommended Prerequisites: Algebra I & Geometry

Residential & Commercial Construction II is the third course in the Residential & Commercial Construction program of study intended to prepare students for careers in construction by developing an understanding of the different phases of a construction project from start to finish. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in the later phases of building construction including roofing systems, exterior finishing, stair framing systems, masonry systems, and plumbing systems. Students will be able to perform masonry work; frame roofs; install shingles on roofs; apply exterior finishes; and install proper piping for plumbing systems while safely employing tools and interpreting construction drawings to complete projects. Emphasis is placed on demonstrating proper measurement and application of mathematical concepts. Standards in this course also include an introduction to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, principles of the construction industry, and business and project management.

Electrical Systems

Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Construction

Electrical Systems prepares students for careers as electricians across a variety of residential and commercial environments. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to implement safety procedures and tools to perform operations with device boxes, conduit, raceway systems conductors, and cable. Students will read and interpret the National Electrical Code, drawings, specifications, and diagrams to determine materials and procedures needed to complete a project. Students will calculate residential loads to recommend electrical hardware. Standards in this course also introduce basic troubleshooting procedures and alternate power systems, and expand on principles of the construction industry, delving deeper into business and project management.

HVAC

Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Construction

HVAC prepares students for careers in residential and commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. Once the class has been completed, well performing students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in performing basic operations with HVAC systems, with emphasis on safety, tools, and equipment specific to HVAC. In addition, students will be able to explain the functions and components of heating, cooling, duct working, and air distribution systems. They will demonstrate basic techniques to prepare piping and tubing for HVAC systems which includes performing soldering and brazing. Students will understand proper refrigerant management in preparation for EPA Section 608 Technician Certification. Students will read and interpret drawings, specifications, and diagrams to determine materials needed to complete an HVAC project. Standards in this course also introduce basic troubleshooting and maintenance procedures and alternate power systems. While expanding knowledge in the class, students are selected for competition inside the class. Students that show exceptional growth through knowledge of the material are also selected to compete outside of the class via Regional, State, and National competitions. By performing well in the Regional, 22 State, and National competition a student may receive rewards and scholarship money for extremely expectable performance. Standards in this course are aligned with Tennessee State Standards for English, Language Arts, and Literacy in Technical Subjects as well as State Standards in Mathematics, Chemistry 1, Physics, Physical Science, Environmental Science, and NCCER Curriculum.

General Welding

Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Construction

Welding 1 is designed to provide students with the basic skills and knowledge to effectively perform cutting and welding applications used in the manufacturing industry. Students will develop proficiency in fundamental safety practices in welding, blueprints, creating computer aided drawings, identifying and using joint designs, efficiently laying out parts for fabrication, basic shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), mechanical and thermal properties of metal, and quality control. While taking the class, students are selected for competition inside the class via the Top Gun Welder Challenge. Students that show exceptional growth through knowledge of the class material are also selected to compete outside of the class via Regional, State, and National competitions. By performing well in the Regional, State, and National competition a student may receive rewards and scholarship money for extremely expectable performance. Standards in this course are aligned with Tennessee State Standards for English, Language Arts, and Literacy in Technical Subjects and Tennessee State Standards in Mathematics.

Welding Dual Enrollment (Cohort Group)

Prerequisites: Welding I (Must be pre-approved to enroll)

The group of students (Cohort) entering the Dual Enrollment Welding program through Northeast State Community College are selected after submitting an application based on GPA's, attendance, and discipline records/issues. These students enroll in courses that are taught by instructors provided by Northeast State Community College and earn college credit in the area of welding

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