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 Department:    APPRC

 Course #:    81

 Credits:    2

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    2

 CIP:    460201

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Become familiar with the basic skills and knowledge required for wood framing � specifically for residential floors and walls. Topics include, but are not limited to, the installation of beams, floors and joists; layout, plating, detailing; and constructing and bracing for wall framing from a working set of blueprints.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 22

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Supplementary Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to properly and safely layout and frame with, but not limited to, engineered lumber.
2. Layout and detail a wall plate with beams and ceiling joints. Understand the importance of floor and wall sheathing. Demonstrate saw safety.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Layout and frame with, but not limited to, engineered lumber. A wall plate with beams and ceiling joints.
2. Importance of floor and wall sheathing. Saw safety.