Courses of Study : Career Tech: Architecture and Construction

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Construction Site Preparation and Foundations
All Resources: 0
1 ) Identify career opportunities in the construction industry.

Examples: draftsman, engineer, construction foreman, carpenter, concrete finisher, plumber, electrician

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Construction Site Preparation and Foundations
All Resources: 0
2 ) Demonstrate job site safety concepts required for site preparation and foundation construction.

Examples: personal protection equipment, hand tool safety, power tool safety, electrical safety

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Construction Site Preparation and Foundations
All Resources: 0
3 ) Demonstrate the mechanical drawing process used in designing structures.

•  Identifying various mechanical drawing components
Examples: symbols, dimension lines, extension lines, hidden lines, object lines, center lines, lettering

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Construction Site Preparation and Foundations
All Resources: 0
4 ) Explain local building codes affecting the construction of buildings.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Construction Site Preparation and Foundations
All Resources: 0
5 ) Calculate equipment and work space requirements for structures.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Construction Site Preparation and Foundations
All Resources: 0
6 ) Identify factors in selecting building materials used in structures.

Examples: cost, availability, suitability

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Construction Site Preparation and Foundations
All Resources: 0
7 ) Formulate a bill of materials for a specific structure.

Examples: concrete, lumber, fasteners, roofing materials, hardware, electrical supplies, plumbing supplies

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Construction Site Preparation and Foundations
All Resources: 0
8 ) Identify positive characteristics of a building site.

Examples: proper drainage, location, orientation

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Construction Site Preparation and Foundations
All Resources: 0
9 ) Explain the importance of conducting property surveys for structures, including the location of property and setback lines.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Construction Site Preparation and Foundations
All Resources: 0
10 ) Demonstrate building layout procedures for a specific structure.

Examples: staking, squaring, constructing batter boards, leveling

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Construction Site Preparation and Foundations
All Resources: 0
11 ) Explain how to lay out and construct pier, edge, and footing forms.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Construction Site Preparation and Foundations
All Resources: 0
12 ) Describe the use of concrete reinforcements in structures.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Construction Site Preparation and Foundations
All Resources: 0
13 ) Demonstrate the use of concrete and masonry tools in construction.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Construction Site Preparation and Foundations
All Resources: 0
14 ) Demonstrate the process of mixing concrete.

•  Estimating the amount of concrete needed for a project
•  Applying various finishing techniques used with concrete
Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Construction Site Preparation and Foundations
All Resources: 0
15 ) Demonstrate the process of laying block.

•  Estimating the number of concrete blocks needed for a project