CARP-100 - Carpentry Level 1 -
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Course Details
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Course Competencies - Safe Work Practices 6% This module introduces the learner to safe work practices in a shop and construction site, recognizing hazards, selecting, and using personal protective equipment, and fall protection. - Documentation and Organizational Skills 16% This module introduces the learner to types of drawings, how to interpret and extract information, and how to use drawing instruments to create working drawings. Students will also be introduced to building codes, bylaws for residential application, warranties, the Homeowners' Protection Office, and how to plan and organize projects. - Tools and Equipment 20% This module introduces construction apprentices to the proper selection, use, and maintenance of hand tools, portable power tools, and stationary power tools concerning finished work, construction drawings, and specifications. - Survey Instruments and Equipment 6% This module introduces the construction apprentice to the use of optical levels. - Access, Rigging, and Hoisting Equipment 12% This module introduces the learner to different types, safe uses, and maintenance of ladders, scaffolds, temporary access structures, and hoisting equipment. - Site Layout 2% This module introduces the learner to layout, excavation, grading procedures, and batter boards. - Concrete Formwork 20% This module introduces the learner to concrete, placing concrete, concrete framework systems, the construction of footing, wall and column forms, slabs-on-grade, and reinforcing bars in concrete. - Wood Frame Construction 16% This module introduces the learner to the systems, terminology of wood frame construction, standard sizes, species and grades of wood for framing, fasteners and hardware for wood framing, understanding deck systems, and building of floors, support systems, stairs, and handrails. - Building Science 2% This module introduces the learner to forces acting on a building. TOTAL 210 hours
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Part of the:CAREER TRAINING (TRADES) Department
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