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6.00 Credits
6 credits (Spring Semester) Prerequisites: BT 135.1, instructor's consent. This class is the second half of the BT 135 course and is designed to accommodate students requiring two semesters to complete the BT 135 requirement. This class will provide a "hands-on" experience in blueprint and plan reading and delineate the role of building design, building site planning, and site preparation as it relates to the actual construction of a house. In addition, the student will demonstrate a work-ing knowledge of selected hand and power tools as they relate to construction-oriented projects. This will include use of all applicable tools and materials required in the con-struction of a house. All aspects of job site and workplace safety related to residential construction will be practiced and evaluated during this class. This course is part of the Building Trades core course selection and is taught in con-junction with BT 130, Introduction to Building Trades I, in which the student studies the principles and concepts of the Building Trades profession.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (Spring Semester) Prerequisites: BT 130, BT 135. This course is the second semester progressive Building Trades course. It continues to emphasize blueprint and plan reading and delineates the role of exterior and interior finish as it relates to the actual construction of a house. The student will gain a working knowledge of window and door installation; plumbing, electrical, and heating/air con-ditioning procedures; insulation techniques; and drywall, flooring and trim installation. This will include use of all applicable tools and materials required in the finish con-struction of a house. All aspects of job site and workplace safety related to residential construction will be examined through lecture, video and guest speakers. This course is part of the Building Trades core course selection and is taught in conjunction with BT 145, Building Trades Field Experience II, in which the student applies the principles and concepts learned during this course.
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10.00 Credits
10 credits (Spring Semester) Prerequisites: BT 130, BT 135. Corequisite: BT 140. This course will provide a "hands-on" experience in blue-print and plan reading and delineate the role of exterior and interior finish as it relates to the actual construction of a house. The student will gain a working knowledge of window and door installation; plumbing, electrical, and heating/air conditioning procedures; insulation techniques; and drywall, flooring and trim installation. This will in-clude use of all applicable tools and materials required in the finish construction of a house. All aspects of job site and workplace safety related to residential construction will be examined through lecture, video, and guest speakers. This course is part of the Building Trades core course selection and is taught in conjunction with BT 140, Introduction to Building Trades II, in which the student studies the prin-ciples and concepts of the Building Trades profession.
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6.00 Credits
6 credits (All Semesters) Prerequisite: BT 145. This course will provide a "hands-on" experience in the management aspects of the Carpentry Trades program and delineate the role of a project leader or lead carpenter in planning and managing a construction site during the lay-out through framing phases of a residential home. Course requirements include work scheduling, the preparation and solicitation of material lists to building suppliers, selection and award of competitive bids for building supplies, and scheduling for delivery and availability of materials and sub-contractor support. Students will also provide remedial instruction/assistance to first-year students experiencing difficulty with learning objectives outlined in BT 130-BT 145. This course will include rotational assignments with local contractors and team leader assignments with the student built house project. Students participating in the contractor rotations will be paid through local temporary labor business and provided appropriate liability insurance and workman compensation benefits.
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6.00 Credits
6 credits (All Semesters) Prerequisite: BT 145. This course will provide a "hands-on" experience in the management aspects of the Carpentry Trades program and delineate the role of a project leader or lead carpenter in planning and managing a construction site during the finishing phases of a residential home. Course requirements include work scheduling, the preparation and solicitation of material lists to building suppliers, selection and award of competitive bids for building supplies, and scheduling for delivery and availability of materials and sub-contractor support. Students will also provide remedial instruction/ assistance to first-year students experiencing difficulty with learning objectives outlined in BT 140-BT 145. This course will include rotational assignments with local contractors and team leader assignments with the student built house project. Students participating in the contractor rotations will be paid through a local temporary labor business and be provided appropriate liability insurance and workman compensation benefits.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (Intermittently) Review of customer service skills including answering questions, solving problems, soothing irate customers and reassuring the timid ones. This course covers all aspects of customer service and is necessary for any employee.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits (Fall and Spring Semesters) Prerequisites: CMPA 100T, appropriate placement score, or instructor's consent. This course reviews the use of basic mathematical concepts as they apply to business, including a review of basic math-ematical concepts and application of these concepts in cash reconciliations, payroll, discounts, interest, taxes, depreciation, inventory and the time value of money. Speadsheets are used extensively in this class.
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5.00 Credits
5 credits (Fall and Spring Semesters) Prerequisites: OT 110, OT 111 are recommended; appropriate placement test score or instructor's consent. This course introduces students to business/trades math concepts by employing real-work problems throughout the course. Emphasis is on calculations involved in business operations, decision-making for business, and measurements associated with developing a cost and profit analysis for various projects. The calculations are in-turn incorporated into the development andpresentation of a technical writing document and/or oral presentation of the business proposal.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (Fall and Spring Semesters) Prerequisites: OT 110, OT 111 are recommended; ENGL/ID 78 or instructor's consent. Review basic communication skills including grammar, punctuation and expression of numbers. Study principles and techniques of business letters, memos and reports us-ing the direct, indirect, and persuasive approaches. Empha-sis on communicating for employment--resume, application letter, interview. Some emphasis on oral communication, conducting meetings, intercultural communication, and business technology.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits (Spring Semester) This course will examine how leaders are developed. Person-alities will be examined using the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator and how this personality contributes to team dynamics. This course will also examine different leadership styles and how the student can become a good leader.
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