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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Covers the equipment and supplies required to perform structural work. Discusses bridge types and materials, bridge substructures, and bridge superstructures. Structural concrete and structural steel are also addressed. Reading and understanding site plans will also be reinforced.
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3.00 Credits
Teaches advanced safety techniques and requirements for heavy equipment operators. Emphasizes organizing and conducting safety meetings. Discusses OSHA hazardous material requirements and safe operation of equipment. Describes safety reporting, inspections and investigations.
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3.00 Credits
Excavators: Presents the use, safe operation, and maintenance of excavators. Describes various operating techniques. Explains and demonstrates the use of excavators in ditching, grading and slope-finishing operations. Trucks: Describes the types of trucks used in highway/heavy construction; these include rigid frame trucks, such as dump trucks and transit-mix trucks, and tractor trailer trucks. The trailers discussed include bulk haulers and flatbed trailers. Truck controls and components, preventive maintenance and operation, and required licensing are also covered. Backhoes, Bulldozers, Front End Loaders: Continue to reinforce.
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3.00 Credits
Addresses problems associated with bridged areas and breakthroughs, as well as soil stabilization. Presents the proper use of geotextile materials. Reviews soil compaction requirements, and specific procedures for running moisture-density tests. Describes methods of fixing compaction problems.
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3.00 Credits
This course includes the processing and preparation of asphalt and concrete, including quarrying, crushing, screening, and testing. The operation of concrete plants, hot mix asphalt plants, and pug mills is also explained. Students will be prepared for MSHA (Mine Safety Health Administration) certification.
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3.00 Credits
Course content is theory introducing the Building Codes sections that establish minimum standards for public safety, and protect consumers from hazardous design and construction. Emphasis is placed on code topics that govern buildings of light frame construction. Sections on occupancy groups, location and size, construction types, and egress requirements are included.
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3.00 Credits
Along with the principles of project planning, scheduling, estimating, and management, the student learns the basic skills required for supervising personnel.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the principles of cabinet construction and countertop fabrication. The students will build cabinets and work on fabricating laminate countertops in the laboratory.
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3.00 Credits
Course instruction provides basic management knowledge and skills for a residential jobsite lead carpenter or supervisor. A systematic approach to obtain and manage small projects successfully.
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3.00 Credits
Examination of all components and functions in residential hot water and steam heating systems including configurations encountered in common applications, hot water boiler ratings, piping layouts, pump performance, zoning, venting and ventilation principles, sizing, installation and troubleshooting, and energy conservation and equipment.
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