The course is a hands-on approach to industry safety and practices that emphasizes practical application of basic construction principles. The student will complete projects that provide knowledge required for entry level construction trade careers. Information for the projects will be supplied through lecture, lab demonstrations, guest speakers, multimedia, and class handouts. Offered Fall, Winter, and Spring terms.
Course work includes reading the major components of a typical set of construction drawings.
Students will work on residential, multi-family, and commercial drawings. Offered Fall, Winter, and Spring terms. The course is a hands-on approach to approved practices that emphasizes practical application of basic construction principles related to the start up of construction projects. The student will complete projects that provide knowledge in general survey, underground line locates, erosion control building layout, and material storage and handling. Information for the projects will be supplied through lecture, lab demonstrations, guest speakers, multimedia, and class handouts.