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Construction Technology I         Practice Sample Vocats                                                                                    

Course Number: 7721
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 20
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course Blueprint: 2003_7721_bp_Construction_Technology_I.pdf (324KB pdf)
Content Outline: 2003_ol_7721.pdf (104KB pdf)
Curriculum Guide: ordering info

This course provides a basic introduction to construction work and the technical aspects of carpentry. Topics include safety, measurement, and the identification, selection, and use of tools, equipment, lumber, materials, and fasteners. Basic skills, leadership, career development, thinking and reasoning skills, mathematics, and principles of technology are reinforced. Job shadowing is an appropriate work-based learning strategy for this course. Hands-on work experiences and SkillsUSA leadership activities provide many opportunities to enhance classroom instruction and career development.

Prerequisite: None

Construction Technology II                  

Course Number: 7722
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 16
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 270-360
Course Blueprint: 2003_7722_bp_Construction_Technology_II.pdf (328KB pdf)
Content Outline: 2003_ol_7722.pdf (64KB pdf)
Curriculum Guide: ordering info

This course covers in depth advanced technical aspects of carpentry with emphasis on development of skills introduced in level I. Topics include plans, framing, footings, foundations, wall sheathing, insulation, vapor barriers, gypsum board, and underlayment. Skills in measurement, leadership, safety, mathematics, and problem solving are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are cooperative education and apprenticeship. Hands-on work experiences and SkillsUSA leadership activities provide many opportunities to enhance classroom instruction and career development. Geometry is a recommended prerequisite.

Prerequisite: Construction Technology I

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