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BCTI 103 - Carpentry Framing and Finishing Part 1


PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE: BCTI 100 - Introduction to Construction Technology .

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 first half of NCCER Carpentry Framing and Finishing Level 2. Its modules cover topics such as commercial drawings, roofing applications, thermal and moisture protection, exterior finishing, and cold-formed steel framing. The NCCER Carpentry Framing and Finishing Level 2 certificate and wallet card will not be awarded until the student successfully completes both this course and BCTI 104 .

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

  1. Demonstrate how to read and interpret a set of commercial drawings and specifications.
  2. Describe the types and grades of steel framing materials, and follow instructions for selecting and installing metal framing for interior and exterior walls, load bearing and nonbearing walls, partitions, and other applications.
  3. Analyze the various types of exterior finish materials and their installation procedures, including wood, metal, vinyl, and fiber-cement siding.
  4. Describe the selection and installation of various types of insulating materials in walls, floors, and attics. List the uses and installation practices for vapor barriers and waterproofing materials.
  5. Demonstrate how to properly prepare the roof deck and install roofing for residential and commercial buildings.
  6. Attain readiness to take the first half of NCCER Carpentry Framing and Finishing Level 2 certification exams.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Commercial Drawings
  • Cold Formed Steel Framing
  • Exterior Finishing
  • Thermal and Moisture Protection
  • Roofing Applications

 
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)