This course covers basic block laying, sizes, uses, layout, bonding, footers, and foundations. The various types of mortar mixes and the evolution of the masonry trade, its tools and materials will be studied. Foundation drainage and damp proofing and an introduction to bricklaying are also covered in this course.
Students will develop a working knowledge of blueprints and specifications for masonry projects. Topics will include masonry cost and material estimating, job site preparation and construction. Students will interpret and apply standards commonly used in masonry construction.
This course will give students the knowledge and ability to use an architect's scale and basic drafting skills to produce shop drawing sketches of masonry wall systems, masonry details, shapes for architectural building stone and architectural pre-cast.
This course introduces shop drawings, hand and stationary power tools, covering interpretation, usage, setup and safety. Skills are developed through practical experience in tool usage through a series of required projects. Each student will build projects that will require shop drawing interpretation, setup and safe use of tools and machines, along with the setup and use of jigs.
This course introduces the most used pieces of heavy equipment. The course describes the functional operation for each piece of equipment while providing a comprehensive overview of safety requirements on job sites with emphasis on OSHA, and NIOSH requirements. Basic requirements for personal protection, safely operating equipment, and HazCom will be presented.
Course instruction provides basic management skills for a residential job site lead carpenter or supervisor. This course includes information on hiring workers, managing sub-contractors, material deliveries, scheduling, contracts, and documentation.
This course covers the installation of finished
ceiling, floor, and wall materials as well as the principles of stair
building. The student will install floor
and wall materials as well as calculate, cut and assemble stair parts in the
Construction Safety is a comprehensive study of the
requirements of an effective safety and health program that focuses on worker
safety, improved productivity and accident risk management. This is done using an OSHA Outreach safety
training format designed to provide students with a basic understanding and
application of the OSHA standards relative to their field of study.
This course is an overview of the basic requirements of ownership and operation of a small construction business. The course also covers the building code sections that establish minimum standards for public safety and protect consumers from hazardous design and construction.
This course will look at the evolution of systems
used in the construction of wooden house frames throughout the history of
building in America. We will begin with
an in-depth look at the centuries-old techniques employed in timber framing,
and then follow the progression through braced-frame and balloon frame
buildings. Students will apply these
techniques to new and/or existing structures.