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Explore aspects of construction and building service maintenance
Assessment Strategies
by submitting completed homework
on a written evaluation
Criteria
homework includes shop safety practices and rules
homework includes identifying techniques used in building servicing
homework includes the study of remodeling techniques
homework includes interpreting blueprints building codes
you examine the application of building codes
you identify hand tools, portable and stationary power tools
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Construct or install the building shell
Assessment Strategies
by submitting completed homework
on a written evaluation
by completing the construction project to meet instructors standards
Criteria
homework includes identifying foundation make-up and strengths
homework includes identifying floor construction styles
homework includes identifying wall partitions
homework includes identifying roof varieties
homework includes identifying window rough-in openings
homework includes identifying door rough-in openings
you determine the type of exterior carpentry and trim from the blueprint specifications
you determine the type of interior carpentry and trim from the blueprint specifications
you determine the type of roof from the blueprint specifications
you determine the type of wall framing from the blueprint specifications
you determine the type of floor covering from the blueprint specifications
you determine the type of ceiling systems from the blueprint specifications
you determine the type of window rough-in openings from the blueprint specifications
you determine the type of door rough-in openings from the blueprint specifications
you determine the type of finishing from the blueprint specifications
you apply foundation codes and standards to foundation construction
construction project includes the completion of the foundation to specifications
construction project includes the completion of the roofs to specifications
construction project includes the completion of the walls to specifications
construction project includes the completion of the floors to specifications
construction project includes the installation of the windows to specifications
construction project includes the installation of the doors to specifications
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Install all utility rough-ins
Assessment Strategies
by submitting completed homework
on a written evaluation
by completing the construction project to meet instructors standards
Criteria
homework includes the identification of the approximation of construction utility rough-ins
homework includes the identification of rough-in needs for electrical, plumbing and insulation
homework includes the identification of finish needs for electrical, plumbing, painting, trimming and flooring
construction project includes the installation of all utility rough-ins to specifications
construction project includes the installation of electricity to specifications
construction project includes the installation of plumbing to specifications
construction project includes the installation of painting to specifications
construction project includes the installation of trim to specifications
construction project includes the finishing of flooring to specifications
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Install insulation
Assessment Strategies
by submitting completed homework
on a written evaluation
by completing the construction project to meet instructors standards
Criteria
homework includes the identification of insulation types
homework includes the application of insulation rating and attributes
homework includes the calculations for heat and cool load
you determine the type of weatherproofing and insulation from the blueprint specifications
construction project includes the installation of insulation to specifications
construction project includes the installation of weatherproofing to specifications
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Install electrical entrance
Assessment Strategies
by submitting completed homework
on a written evaluation
by completing the construction project to meet instructors standards
Criteria
homework includes an analysis of electrical safety and requirements
homework includes the identification of electrical wiring types
homework includes the identification of electrical tools and meters
homework includes an analysis of electrical circuits
homework includes an explanation of various service entrances
construction project includes the installation of electrical entrances and circuits to specifications
construction project includes the testing and operaration of the electrical circuits to specifications
construction project includes the installation of electrical finish fixtures and covers plates to specifications
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Install vapor barrier and drywall
Assessment Strategies
by submitting completed homework
on a written evaluation
by completing the construction project to meet instructors standards
Criteria
homework includes an analysis of the uses of drywall applications
homework includes a description of local model codes for drywall installation
homework includes an explanation of how humidity and dewpoint affect construction projects
construction project includes the installation of vapor barriers to specifications
construction project includes the installation of drywall to ceiling and walls to specifications
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Apply compound and finish to drywall
Assessment Strategies
by submitting completed homework
on a written evaluation
by completing the construction project to meet instructors standards
Criteria
homework includes an analysis of drywall types and joint compounds
homework includes a diagram of drywall installation
homework includes a description of surface preparation and finish neccessary for drywall
construction project includes the installation of drywall to specifications
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Install all finish utilities and fixtures
Assessment Strategies
by submitting completed homework
on a written evaluation
by completing the construction project to meet instructors standards
Criteria
homework includes an analysis of finish utilities
homework includes an analysis of varied types of fixtures
construction project includes the installation of fixtures to specifications
construction project includes the installation of finish utilities to specifications
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Install finish trim
Assessment Strategies
by submitting completed homework
on a written evaluation
by completing the construction project to meet instructors standards
Criteria
homework includes the analysis of wood types used for trim
homework includes an analysis of finish trim installation methods
construction project includes the installation finish trim to specifications
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Demonstrate concrete skills
Assessment Strategies
by submitting completed homework
on a written evaluation
by completing the construction project to meet instructors standards
Criteria
homework includes an analysis of the make-up and origin of concrete
homework includes the identification of forming methods
homework includes an explaination of the methodology of pouring and finishing concrete
construction project includes the forming, pouring and finishing of concrete to specifications
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Demonstrate the uses of concrete/mason anchors
Assessment Strategies
by submitting completed homework
on a written evaluation
by completing the construction project to meet instructors standards
Criteria
homework includes the application of anchors to wall and floor types
homework includes the analysis of the drilling equipment neccessary for wall and floor types
construction project includes the installation of anchors to specifications
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Demonstrate the uses of concrete/mason core drilling
Assessment Strategies
by submitting completed homework
on a written evaluation
by completing the construction project to meet instructors standards
Criteria
homework includes the explaination for the need for core drilling in commercial buildings
homework includes a description of the operation of specific equipment used for core drilling
construction project includes the core drilling of concrete to specifications