Courses of Study : Career Tech: Architecture and Construction

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Carpentry I
All Resources: 0
1 ) Identify responsibilities and skills needed by a successful carpenter.

•  Identifying carpentry training, career, and entrepreneurial opportunities
Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Carpentry I
All Resources: 0
2 ) Demonstrate the safe and proper use of hand and power tools used in carpentry.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Carpentry I
All Resources: 0
3 ) Calculate quantities of lumber and wood products using industry-standard methods.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Carpentry I
All Resources: 0
4 ) Install fasteners, anchors, and adhesives used in carpentry.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Carpentry I
All Resources: 0
5 ) Describe properties and composition of concrete.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Carpentry I
All Resources: 0
6 ) Perform volume estimates for concrete quantity requirements.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Carpentry I
All Resources: 0
7 ) Identify various types of footing forms used in construction.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Carpentry I
All Resources: 0
8 ) Construct a simple concrete form with reinforcement, plumbing, and bracing according to specifications.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Carpentry I
All Resources: 0
9 ) Describe the information found on drawings typically included in a set of construction plans.

Examples: lines; architectural abbreviations; electrical, mechanical, and plumbing symbols

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Carpentry I
All Resources: 0
10 ) Interpret plans, elevations, schedules, sections, and details contained in basic construction drawings.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Carpentry I
All Resources: 0
11 ) Produce a list of materials needed for a specific construction project.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Carpentry I
All Resources: 0
12 ) Convert measurements stated in feet and inches to equivalent measurements stated in decimal feet.

•  Converting decimal feet to feet and inches
Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Carpentry I
All Resources: 0
13 ) Perform site layout tasks for a construction project according to specifications.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Carpentry I
All Resources: 0
14 ) Use a builder's level and differential leveling techniques to determine site and building elevations.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Carpentry I
All Resources: 0
15 ) Interpret drawings and specifications to determine floor system requirements.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Carpentry I
All Resources: 0
16 ) Identify floor and sill framing and support members.

Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Carpentry I
All Resources: 0
17 ) Select the proper girder or beam size according to specific floor load and span data.

•  Selecting the proper joist size according to specific floor load and span data
Architecture and Construction (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Carpentry I
All Resources: 0
18 ) Construct a floor assembly to specifications.

Examples: bridging, joists for a cantilever floor, subfloor for a single-floor system

•  Calculating an estimate for materials needed to frame a floor assembly