Course

31410410 Fundamentals of Construction 1
Course Information
Description
This course provides an introduction to the identification, safe use, and care of hand and portable power tools. Lab work includes the construction of sawhorses using techniques learned in class. Students must also complete Fundamentals of Construction 2 (one credit) to fulfill the Fundamentals of Construction (total 3 credits) requirement for the Construction & Remodeling Program.
Total Credits
2
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Experiential-Skill Demonstration
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Use measurement and layout tools for construction
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Project
    Criteria
    Build projects to dimensions that are within acceptable tolerances
    Select measurement and layout methods that increase the accuracy of your work
    Use a foot-inch tape measurement for accurate measuring
    Use squares and straight edges for accurate layout

  2. Cut wood with hand and power saws
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Project
    Criteria
    You follow all safety guidelines as specified by the instructor
    Your cuts are within acceptable tolerances for dimensions and angles
    You adjust hand held power saws to match task
    You use a hand saw to cut wood
    Make crosscuts, rips, miter and bevel cuts with a circular saw
    Make crosscuts, miter and bevel cuts with a power miter saw
    Make crosscuts, rips, miters and bevel cuts with a table saw
    Make straight and curved cuts with a jigsaw

  3. Use pneumatic nailers to join wood.
    Assessment Strategies
    Project
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    You select the correct pneumatic nailer and appropriate fasteners for the task.
    You set up the pneumatic nailing system safely and correctly.
    You use pneumatic nailers to safely and correctly join wood.