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    Apr 25, 2024  
2022-2023 College Catalog [***ATTENTION: THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG***]

CTM 123 - Building Construction Methods I


Credits: 3
Lab/Lecture: Two lecture. Two lab.

Floor foundations and interior and exterior framing, including various types and methods of building foundations and framing systems.
Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
  1. emphasis will be placed on early hazard recognition, safe operation of trade tools and equipment, and job site safety;
  2. train students to work safely on a construction site;
  3. know how to safely transport and handle construction materials and equipment, set-up scaffolding, prevent falls, and recognize shop/job site hazards;
  4. properly install trench shoring for safety;
  5. to provide the students with basic construction site layout techniques;
  6. to provide the students with basic knowledge of concrete for foundations and formwork;
  7. introduce carpentry framing for floors.