Sustainable Building Science: Residential Construction


This pre-apprentice program prepares students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the residential construction industry.                                                                                                                    

Safety, hand and power tools use, math, carpentry trades, plan reading, foundation form work, floor systems and framing, wall and roof framing, leveling and aligning, and sheeting are covered in the first quarter. Second quarter expands into residential exterior and interior finish, including window and door installation, exterior siding, trim, stair construction, roofing application, interior and exterior trim and cabinet installation.

This program is approximately two quarters in length, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.

Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer quarters

Program Requirements

Catalog No.         

Course Name                 

Credits

CONST 105

Measurement, Tools, & Safety

2

CONST 108

Site Leveling, Plans, Codes, & Materials

2

CONST 112

Footings & Foundation

3

CONST 116

Floor Framing

3

CONST 120

Wall Framing, Sheeting, & Ceilings

5

CONST 122

Roof Framing

5

CONST 126

Roofing Materials & Installation

3

CONST 130

Stairway Construction

4

CONST 134

Exterior Finish

3

CONST 138

Interior Finish I

3

CONST 142

Interior Finish II

3

CONST 146

Deck Construction

3

CONST 150

Carpentry Trades

1

Total Credits for Completion

40

*Articulated courses with High Schools for Dual Enrollment

                                                                            

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