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BCTI 102 - Introduction to Carpentry Part 2


PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE: BCTI 101 - Introduction to Carpentry Part 1 .

PROGRAM: Building Construction Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2014

This course covers the second half of NCCER Carpentry Level 1. Its modules cover topics such as wall systems, ceiling joist and roof framing, basic stair layout, and introduction to building envelope systems. The NCCER Carpentry Level 1 certificate and wallet card will also be awarded upon successful completion of this course.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon the successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Describe procedures for laying out and framing walls, including roughing-in door and window openings, constructing corners, partition Ts, and bracing walls. Follow the procedure to estimate the materials required to frame walls.
  2. Describe types of roofs and list instructions for laying out rafters for gable roofs, hip roofs, and valley intersections. Compare stick-built and truss-built roofs. List the basics of roof sheathing installation.
  3. Investigate the concept of the building envelope and explain its components. Describe types of windows, skylights, and exterior doors, and list instructions for installation.
  4. Compare types of stairs and common building code requirements related to stairs. Examine techniques for measuring and calculating rise, run, and stairwell openings, laying out stringers, and fabricating basic stairways.
  5. Attain readiness to take the second half of NCCER Carpentry Level I certification exams.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Wall Systems
  • Ceiling Joist and Roof Framing
  • Introduction to Building Envelope Systems
  • Basic Stair Layout

 
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)