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CONT 101 - Introduction to Construction Technology


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

Presents history of building construction to present-day applications emphasizing future trends and construction as a career. Provides practice in the operation, maintenance and safety of various tools including the builder’s level and transit.

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

  1. Demonstrate safe practices and procedures with construction tools.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of basic shop and workplace safety.
  3. Properly use basic construction hand tools.
  4. Set-up and properly use levels and transits.
  5. Demonstrate the proper use of portable power tools.
  6. Demonstrate the proper set-up and use of stationary power tools.
  7. Interpret plans, specifications and codes.
  8. Apply the use of construction tools in the creation of a lab project built to plans or specifications.
  9. Think critically and independently analyze, synthesize, and evaluate technical problems and information.
  10. Identify and interpret health, safety, and welfare standards as dictated by local, state or federal agencies.
  11. Understand the OSHA 10 Hour Certification requirements


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • History of building construction
  • Safety
  • Hand tools
  • Levels and transits
  • Stationary and portable power tools
  • Plans, specifications and codes

 
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