Construction Trades Foundation
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Course Introduction

 

Core Standards of the Course

Strand 1
Students will learn and practice basic safety skills.

Standard 1
Describe how to avoid job-site accidents.

Standard 2
Explain the relationship between housekeeping and safety.

Standard 3
Appreciate the importance of following all safety rules and company safety policies.

Standard 4
Explain the importance of reporting all on-the-job injuries, accidents, and near misses.

Standard 5
Explain the need for evacuation procedures and the importance of following them.

Standard 6
Explain their employer’s substance abuse policy and how it relates to their safety.

Standard 7
Explain the term Proximity Work.

Standard 8
Recognize and explain personal protective equipment uses.

Standard 9
Inspect and care for various types of personal protective equipment.

Standard 10
Follow safe procedures for lifting heavy objects.

Standard 11
Inspect and safely work with various types of ladders and scaffolds.

Standard 12
Demonstrate an understanding of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.

Standard 13
Explain the function of Material Safety Data Sheets.

Standard 14
Practice fire prevention in dealing with various flammable materials.

Standard 15
Practice safe work procedures around electrical hazards.

Performance Skill
Practice basic safety skills.

1. Describe how to avoid job-site accidents.
   
2. Explain the relationship between housekeeping and safety.
   
3. Appreciate the importance of following all safety rules and company safety policies.
   
4. Explain the importance of reporting all on-the-job injuries, accidents, and near misses.
   
5. Explain the need for evacuation procedures and the importance of following them.
   
6. Explain their employer's substance abuse policy and how it relates to their safety.
   
7. Explain the term Proximity Work.
   
8. Recognize and explain personal protective equipment uses.
   
9. Inspect and care for various types of personal protective equipment.
   
10. Follow safe procedures for lifting heavy objects.
    
11. Inspect and safely work with various types of ladders and scaffolds.
    
12. Demonstrate an understanding of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.
    
13. Explain the function of Material Safety Data Sheets.
    
14. Practice fire prevention in dealing with various flammable materials.
    
15. Practice safe work procedures around electrical hazards.
    

Strand 2
Students will understand and demonstrate basic math skills.

Standard 1
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.

Standard 2
Use a standard ruler to measure.

Standard 3
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions.

Standard 4
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals, with and without a calculator.

Standard 5
Convert decimals to percents and percents to decimals.

Standard 6
Convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions.

Performance Skill
Understand and demonstrate basic math skills.

1. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.
   
2. Use a standard ruler to measure.
   
3. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions.
   
4. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals, with and without a calculator.
   
5. Convert decimals to percents and percents to decimals.
   
6. Convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions.
   

Strand 3
Students will recognize and demonstrate hand tools.

Standard 1
Recognize basic hand tools used in the construction trade.

1. Framing hammer
   
2. Key hole saw
   
3. Sledge hammer
   
4. Framing square
   
5. Speed square
   
6. Nail puller/cat's paw
   
7. Tape measure
   
8. Chalk box
   
9. Level
   
10. Utility knife
    
11. Coping saw
    
12. Wood chisel
    
13. Nail set
    
14. Screwdriver set - slotted, Phillips, Allen, Torx
    
15. Channel lock pliers
    
16. Needle nose pliers
    
17. Linemen pliers
    
18. Vise grip pliers
    
19. T-bevel square
    
20. Adjustable wrench
    
21. Socket sets
    
22. Tin snips
    
23. Hack saw
    
24. Crow bar
    
25. Combination file
    
26. Tool belt
    
27. C-clamp
    
28. Shovel
    
29. Pick
    
30. Finish hammer
    

Standard 2
Safely use these basic hand tools.

Standard 3
Have an awareness of basic maintenance procedures on these hand tools.

Performance Skill
Recognize and demonstrate hand tools.

1. Recognize basic hand tools used in the construction trade.
   
2. Safely use these basic hand tools.
   
3. Have an awareness of basic maintenance procedures on these hand tools.
   

Strand 4
Students will recognize and demonstrate power tools.

Standard 1
Identify commonly used power tools of the construction trade.

1. Circular saw
   
2. Reciprocating saw
   
3. Jig saw
   
4. Hammer drill
   
5. Portable power plainer
   
6. Router
   
7. Pneumatic and power fastening tools - framing nailer, finishing nailer, teco nailer, plastic top nailer, brad nailer, stapler
   
8. Miter box saw
   
9. Cordless drill
   
10. Cordless reciprocating
    
11. ½" drill
    
12. Electric tin snips
    
13. Powder actuated tool
    
14. Electric impact wrench
    
15. Laser builders level
    

Standard 2
Recognize safe use of power tools.

Standard 3
Explain the procedures to properly maintain these power tools.

Perfomance Skill
Recognize and demonstrate power tools.

1. Identify commonly used power tools of the construction trade.
   
2. Recognize safe use of power tools.
   
3. Explain the procedures to properly maintain these power tools.
   

Strand 5
Students will identify and demonstrate how to read blueprints.

Standard 1
Identify and recognize basic blueprint terms and symbols.

Standard 2
Relate information on prints to real parts and locations.

Standard 3
Identify the following:

1. Plot/site plan
   
2. Floor plan
   
3. Elevation plan
   
4. Foundation plan
   
5. Mechanical plan
   
6. Electrical plan
   
7. Specifications sheet
   
8. Door and window schedule
   

Performance Skill
Identify and demonstrate how to read blueprints.

1. Identify and recognize basic blueprint terms and symbols.
   
2. Relate information on prints to real parts and locations.
   

Strand 6
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate the use of wood building materials, fasteners and adhesives.

Standard 1
Identify various types of imperfections that are found in lumber.

1. Holes
   
2. Knots
   
3. Pitch
   
4. Decay
   

Standard 2
Identify the uses of pressure-treated lumber.

1. Landscape timbers
   
2. Sill plates
   
3. Foundations
   
4. Decks
   
5. Porches
   
6. Docks
   

Standard 3
Identify the safety precautions associated with pressure-treated lumber.

1. When cutting pressure-treated lumber, always wear eye protection and a dust mask.
   
2. Wash any skin that is exposed while cutting or handling the lumber.
   
3. Wash clothing that is exposed to sawdust separately from other clothing
   
4. Do not burn pressure-treated lumber as the ash poses a health hazard.
   
5. Be sure to read and follow the manufacturer's safety instruction.
   

Standard 4
Describe the proper method of caring for lumber and wood building materials at the job site.

Standard 5
State the uses of various types of engineered lumber.

1. Headers
   
2. Floor joists
   

Standard 6
List the basic nail and staple types and their uses.

1. Nails: Common and finish.
   
2. Chisel staples
   

Standard 7
Describe the common types of adhesives used in construction work and explain their uses.

Performance Skill
Understand and demonstrate the use of wood building materials, fasteners, adhesives.

1. Identify various types of imperfections that are found in lumber.
   
2. Identify the uses of pressure-treated lumber.
   
3. Identify the safety precautions associated with pressure-treated lumber.
   
4. Describe the proper method of caring for lumber and wood building materials at the job site.
   
5. State the uses of various types of engineered lumber.
   
6. List the basic nails and staple types and their uses.
   
7. Describe the common types of adhesives used in construction work and explain their uses.
   

Strand 7
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate framing of flooring systems, wall and ceilings and roofing systems.

Standard 1
Identify floor and sill framing and support members.

Standard 2
List and recognize different types of floor joists

Standard 3
Demonstrate the ability to:

1. Layout and construct a floor assembly
   
2. Install a single floor system using tongue and groove plywood/OSB panels
   

Standard 4
Identify the components of a wall.

Standard 5
Layout, assemble, erect, and brace exterior walls for a frame building.

Standard 6
Understand the use and installation of roofing members.

Standard 7
Understand the members and installation of stairs.

Performance Skill
Understand and demonstrate framing of flooring systems, walls and ceilings, and roofing systems.

1. Identify floor and sill framing and support members.
   
2. List and recognize different types of floor joists.
   
3. Identify the components of a wall.
   
4. Layout, assemble, erect, and brace exterior wall for a frame building.
   
5. Understand the use and installation of roofing members.
   
6. Understand the members and installation of stairs.
   

Strand 8
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate installation of windows, exterior, and interior doors.

Standard 1
State the requirements for a proper window installation.

Standard 2
Install a pre-hung window

Standard 3
Install a pre-hung exterior door with weather-stripping.

Standard 4
Install a lockset.

Perfomance Skill
Understand and demonstrate installation of windows, exterior and interior doors.

1. State the requirements for a proper window installation.
   
2. Install a pre-hung window.
   
3. Install a pre-hung exterior door with weather-stripping.
   
4. Install a lockset.
   

Strand 9
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate drywall installation and finishing.

Standard 1
Select fasteners for drywall installation.

1. Nails
   
2. Drywall screws
   
3. Adhesives
   

Standard 2
Identify the hand tools used in drywall finishing and demonstrate the ability to use these tools.

Standard 3
Identify the materials used in drywall finishing and state the purpose and use of each type of material, including:

1. Compounds
   
2. Joint reinforcing tapes
   
3. Trim materials
   
4. Textures and coatings
   

Perfomance Skill
Understand and demonstrate drywall installation and finishing.

1. Select fasteners for drywall installation.
   
2. Identify the hand tools used in drywall finishing and demonstrate the ability to use these tools.
   
3. Identify materials used in drywall finishing and state the purpose and use of each type of material.
   

Strand 10
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate interior finishing.

Standard 1
Identify different types of interior doors.

Standard 2
List and identify specific items included on a typical door schedule.

Perfomance Skill
Understand and demonstrate interior finishing.

1. Identify different types of interior doors.
   
2. List and identify specific items included on a typical door schedule.
   

Strand 11
Students will understand the importance of career readiness skills as it relates to the workplace and outlined in the SkillsUSA Framework - Level 1.

Standard 1
Understand and demonstrate the attitude of cooperation.

1. Develop awareness of cultural diversity and equality issues.
   
2. Demonstrate effective communication with others.
   
3. Apply team skills to a group project.
   
4. Identify and apply conflict resolution skills.
   

Standard 2
Understand and demonstrate the ability of being resourceful and innovative.

1. Discover self-motivation techniques and establish short-term goals.
   
2. Measure/modify short-term goals.
   
3. Review a professional journal and develop a three- to five-minute presentation.
   

Standard 3
Plan for your future career.

1. Complete a self-assessment and identify individual learning styles.
   
2. Define future occupations.
   
3. Identify the components of an employment portfolio.
   
4. List proficiency in program competencies.
   
5. Complete a survey for employment opportunities.
   
6. Create a job application.
   
7. Assemble your employment portfolio.
   
8. Employability skills: evaluate program comprehension.
   

Standard 4
Understand and demonstrate the ability to manage a project.

1. Apply team skills to a group project.
   
2. Observe and critique a meeting.
   
3. Demonstrate business meeting skills.
   
4. Explore supervisory and management roles in an organization.
   
5. Identify and apply conflict resolution skills.
   
6. Demonstrate evaluation skills.
   
7. Manage a project and evaluate others.
   

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