Course Description

This course provides an introduction to essential construction skills. Through structured classroom and hands-on skill building, the student will be introduced to the construction industry, building materials, safety, hand and power tools, print reading, construction math, communication and employability skills. Group 2 course.

Credit Hours

2

Contact Hours

3

Lecture Hours

1

Lab Hours

2

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge:

• Identify simple construction materials.
• List general hand and power tools.
• Describe construction site safety.

Application:

• Demonstrate familiarization of hand and power tool use and care.
• Show understanding of construction blueprints.
• Perform basic construction math.

Integration:

• Integrate job site knowledge and safety with communication skills.
• Distinguish safety rules to follow on a construction work site.
• Apply mathematics to develop construction measurements.

Human Dimension:

• Work cooperatively with others.
• Mentor others to help develop skills.

Caring - Civic Learning:

• Realize the importance of establishing good rapport with fellow workers, employers, and customers.

Learning How to Learn:

• Will discover areas to seek further training.
• Understand areas of more significant interest and aptitude.