31410411Fundamentals of Construction 2
Course Information
Description
This course provides an introduction to the identification, safe use and care of hand and portable power tools, especially those used for finish carpentry. Lab work includes the construction of cornhole games using techniques learned in class.This course fulfills the third and final credit of the Fundamentals of Construction program requirement for students in the Construction & Remodeling program.
Total Credits
1
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Experiential-Skill Demonstration
Course Competencies
  1. Use pneumatic nailers for joining wood
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Follow all safety guidelines as specified by the instructor
    Select the correct nailer and fasteners for the task
    Wood joints are strong and stable

  2. Use stationary power tools for milling lumber
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Follow all safety guidelines as specified by your instructor
    Adjust the settings on stationary power tools to match specific tasks
    Produce accurate parts for projects
    Process rough sawn lumber to accurately milled boards
    Adjust and use a stationary planer to create parallel surfaces on wood
    Adjust and use a joiner to create a flat surface on wood
    Use a table saw and miter saw to mill lumber to accurate dimensions

  3. Construct joinery for woodworking projects
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration, Project
    Criteria
    Follow all safety guidelines as specified by the instructor
    Project is constructed using correct joinery
    Joinery is accurate and strong
    Determine required wood fasteners from plans and drawings
    Select wood fasteners appropriate for the wood joint
    Use a kreg jig to create pocket holes
    Mill mortise and tenon joinery