Construction

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1: Define the roles that safety plays in the construction industry.
• Predict and evaluate some of the common safety hazards on construction sites.
• Identify and operate various hand tools of the construction industry.
• Define the purpose of OSHA and their regulations for the construction industry.
• SLO #2: Comprehend and value the connection of the fundamental math skills required to lay out, build, and communicate in the construction industry.
• Solve basic math functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Demonstrate fluency reading a tape measure.
• Recognize and measure basic geometric shapes commonly used in the construction industry.
• Examine and interpret the drawings and symbols used in residential and light commercial construction.
• SLO #3: Summarize the major career paths in the construction industry, and their entry-level expectations.
• Research and list the various career paths in the construction industry.
• Compare and contrast the apprenticeship requirements and responsibilities for a variety of the construction trades.
• Understand the local and global mechanisms driving the emergence of Green Building practices, and define who the major industry organizations are and how they contribute to the movement.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1-Recognize common workplace hazards on jobsites.
• avoid or prevent workplace health hazards.
• SLO #2- Understand the magnitude of the dangers involved with daily work activity in construction.
• Assess the impact that accidents have on the construction industry
• Discuss how daily work activities on a construction site may lead to a severely disabling injury and the effects this has on the worker and their families.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1 - Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the nature of the construction industry and the career opportunities to choose from.
• identify and describe the major historical milestones that have affected the technologies used in the construction industry
• summarize the current and future career opportunities for carpenters and other trades workers
• identify and discuss personal characteristics and responsibilities of a professional construction trades worker.
• SLO #2 - Identify common hand and power tools used in the construction industry and demonstrate competence in their safe and efficient use.
• perform hands-on demonstrations of competence in proper and safe power tool use
• discuss basic electrical safety
• SLO #3 - Examine various building materials and compare their strengths and weaknesses relative to other global resources and production methods
• compare and contrast solid sawn lumber with engineered wood products.
• discuss topics in sustainability, embodied energy of materials, and the green building movement
• describe the common fasteners and adhesives used in construction
• SLO #4- Recognize and interpret various construction drawings in a set of architectural plans
• estimate quantities of materials needed for simple, residential wood-framed building assemblies, using blueprints.
• SLO #5 - Utilize fundamental building principles to layout and construct concrete foundations
• apply techniques in plan reading, surveying, and layout to erect form work pour concrete for foundations

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1 - Identify common hand and power tools used in the construction industry and develop skills and competence in their safe and efficient use.
• Demonstrate fluency and skill development in tool use through the efficient, accurate, and safe use of individual tools.
• SLO #2 - Utilize fundamental building principles to layout and construct Floor Framing assemblies.
• Recognize and interpret various construction drawings to apply techniques in layout, cutting, and installation of floor framing members.
• SLO #3 - Utilize fundamental building principles to layout and construct exterior and interior wall Framing assemblies.
• Recognize and interpret various construction drawings to apply techniques in layout, cutting, and installation of wall framing members.
• SLO #4 - Utilize fundamental building principles to layout and construct various types of roof framing Framing assemblies.
• Recognize and interpret various construction drawings to apply techniques in layout, cutting, and installation of Stick framed and engineered roof truss framing assemblies.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1 - Demonstrate basic proficiency with the hand and power tools commonly associated with the installation of windows and doors, exterior siding, insulation and roofing.
• SLO #2 - Identify common types and styles of exterior doors and windows, and their proper installation techniques.
• Explain the proper procedure for setting exterior doors, as well as the common characteristics, dimensions, and materials used in their manufacture.
• Explain the proper procedure for setting exterior windows, with special emphasis on flashing techniques for water tightness, and smooth operation of moving parts.
• Evaluate and discuss the roll that windows play in the long term energy consumption of the building, and the current trends in energy code compliance.
• SLO #3 - Identify common types and styles of exterior siding, and roofing.
• SLO #4 - Identify common types and styles of insulation and ventilation strategies, commonly used in the industry.
• Evaluate and discuss the roll that insulation plays in the long term energy consumption of the building, and the current trends in energy code compliance.
• Explain the correlation between a building's thermal envelope, and the need to address mechanical ventilation in newer more air tight buildings.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1 - Identify common hand and power tools used in Interior finish and demonstrate competence and skill development in their safe and efficient use.
• SLO #2 - Identify commonly used materials and techniques used drywall applications, including various types of drywall, fasteners, and interior finishes.
• Demonstrate techniques in layout, cutting, fastening, and finishing drywall projects.
• SLO #3 - Utilize fundamental installation techniques to install interior doors and trim
• Identify the various styles of interior doors, and demonstrate how to interpret doors specified in working drawings.
• Demonstrate competence in installing interior doors.
• SLO #4 - Utilize fundamental building principles to layout, cut, and install stairs
• SLO #5 - Utilize fundamental installation practices to layout and install upper and lower unit cabinets.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1- Identify common career paths and training opportunities in the HVAC and refrigeration industry.
• SLO #2- Identify and describe types of HVAC systems and their components
• Recognize common ducted, central system configurations.
• SLO #3- Examine gas heat versus electric heat options
• Analyze heat pump technologies and ductless mini split systems.
• SLO #4- Understand the laws of thermodynamics, the connection between temperature and pressure, and how they relate to the refrigeration cycle.
• SLO #5-Identify the common refrigerants, and the regulatory requirements for handling them.
• SLO #6-Demonstrate how to perform heat load calculations for different building types and how to use the findings to size residential HVAC equipment.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1 Demonstrate the skills and competencies in Building Performance and Indoor Air Quality that will enable them to compete effectively in the emerging green building industry.
• demonstrate critical thinking skills showing there ability to research and predict the direction of the newest technologies and the advances in the use of existing materials and methods.
• SLO #2 Recognize common residential systems and construction assemblies, and identify typical deficiencies in those systems.
• Use the "Whole House Approach" to predict how common problems with systems and construction assemblies adversely affect other parts of the house.
• SLO #3 Calculate residential heating and cooling loads using Manual J, as well as determining heating and air conditioning equipment and duct sizes with Manual D and Manual S.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO#1 Demonstrate safe working practices associated with photovoltaic installations.
• SLO #2 Summarize the performance and operating characteristics of PV systems and components.
• differentiate between acceptable PV systems electrical installations and grounding.
• describe how interconnected PV systems can affect the utility.
• SLO #3 Further one's interests in a position, or general knowledge in the photo voltaic field.
• expand upon this course for a foundation of continued interest.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1-Review and describe the purpose and function of the major components in typical grid tied PV systems.
• SLO #2-Describe and differentiate the components in a PV system with on site energy storage.
• Understand differences between basic types and classifications of batteries.
• Articulate the economic analysis and feasibility of when battery storage systems make sense.
• SLO #3- Demonstrate proficiency in system design and system sizing.
• Show knowledge of site survey, load analysis, system losses, and interconnection requirements.
• SLO #4- Establish and explain appropriate installation and mechanical integration of system components.
• Describe various mounting systems and structural load analysis.
• Explain roof top safety, working clearances, common electrical fittings, and common hand and power tools.
• SLO #5- Summarize system commissioning and system maintenance.
• Identify commonly used electrical test equipment and the typical performance parameters that are commonly monitored for PV systems.
• Identify common factors that result in deviations from expected system performance.
• SLO #6- Describe the permitting and inspection process.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1 Define the role that building performance and weatherization play in helping to reduce the demand for energy.
• Describe the cycle of energy production and consumption across the three major sectors of transportation, industry, and the built environment.
• Identify the energy saving measures performed in accordance with the state and nationally recognized standards.
• SLO #2 Perform shell and duct diagnostics, and prescribe measures that can be tested and retested for marked improvement in the energy efficiency of the home.
• Set up blower door testing equipment to depressurize a home, and test it for air leakage with the use of digital manometers and infrared cameras.
• Set up duct pressurizing equipment to measure duct leakage, a major source of energy waste.
• Analyze information gathered in both of these tests to prescribe cost effective remedies for improved energy efficiency in the home.
• SLO #3 Perform Combustion Appliance Safety Inspections.
• Detect defects and hazards in combustion appliances that may jeopardize the health and safety of the occupants

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1: Identify the industry's recognized energy assessment and audit measures.
• Examine the energy consuming devices in the home, and identify deficiencies in energy saving potential.
• Perform Combustion Appliance Safety inspections and make appropriate recommendations to insure occupant safety.
• SLO #2: Perform advanced whole house performance diagnosis with Blower Door and Duct Blasters.
• Set up the Blower Door and the Duct Blaster, and make appropriate recommendations for cost effective measures to reduce air leakage
• Use current software applications for the standardized and/or recognized audit, in conjunction with the results from the pressurizing equipment.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1 Demonstrate entry level proficiency with energy modeling software.
• Collect and enter specific building information required to produce accurate energy efficiency ratings.
• SLO #2 Utilize infra red technology and imaging to assist in the energy auditing of a home.
• SLO #3 Perform the prescribed tests and protocols in the recognized national standards for "Envelope Professional" testing and certification.
• SLO #4 Discuss the current trends for testing and training for Multifamily, low rise, residential structures.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1 Demonstrate the skills and competencies that will enable them to compete effectively in the emerging green building industry.
• Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills showing there ability to research and predict the direction of the newest technologies and the advances in the use of existing materials.
• SLO #2 Communicate the importance of green building guidelines, and how green building methods help achieve these high standards
• Students will demonstrate competence in the commonly accepted green building criteria for both residential and commercial construction
• SLO #3 Compare and contrast a variety of green building materials and methods, and apply the appropriate technologies to meet a clients needs.
• Students will have comprehensive knowledge of many of the green building products, and their manufacturing processes. Students will see case studies of different combinations of green technologies used, and consider budget constraints.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1 DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING AND APPLICATION OF PROFESSIONAL WORKPLACE BEHAVIOR IN A FIELD OF STUDY RELATED ONE’S CAREER.
• Understand the effects time, stress, and organizational management have on performance.
• Demonstrate an understanding of consistently practicing ethics and confidentiality in a workplace.
• Examine the career/life planning process and relate its relevance to the student.
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic communication tools and their appropriate use.
• Demonstrate an understanding of workplace etiquette.
• SLO #2 DESCRIBE THE CAREER/LIFE PLANNING PROCESS AND RELATE ITS RELEVANCY TO ONE'S CAREER.
• Link personal goals to long term achievement.
• Display an understanding of creating a professional first impression.
• Understand how networking is a powerful job search tool.
• Understand necessary elements of a résumé.
• Understand the importance of interview preparation.
• Identify how continual learning increases career success.
• SLO #3 DEMONSTRATE APPLICATION OF INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE AND THEORETICAL CONCEPTS AS WRITTEN IN LEARNING OBJECTIVES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EMPLOYER WORK SITE SUPERVISOR.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1 Define the role that weatherization plays in helping to reduce the demand for energy
• Describe the cycle of energy production and consumption across the three major sectors of transportation, industry, and the built environment.
• Identify the energy saving measures performed in accordance with the "Conventional Home Weatherization Installation Standards".
• SLO #2 Perform shell and duct sealing measures that can be tested and retested for marked improvement in the energy efficiency of the home.
• Set up blower door testing equipment to depressurize a home, and test it for air leakage with the use of digital manometers and infrared cameras.
• Set up duct pressurizing equipment to measure duct leakage, a major source of energy waste.
• Analyze information gathered in both of these tests to prescribe cost effective remedies for improved energy efficiency in the home.
• SLO #3 Perform Combustion Appliance Safety Inspections.
• Detect defects and hazards in combustion appliances that may jeopardize the health and safety of the occupants.