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 Department:    APRCA

 Course #:    41

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    4

 CIP:    46.0201

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Develop the apprentice insulators� ability to select and use proper means and methods to work safely on a construction site, specifically those requiring the use of Powder Actuated Tools. Fundamentals of First Aid, CPR, AED, PATMI, hand and power tools, knot tying, material handling and placement strategies, plan reading, and OSHA safety models will be taught. Three major conceptual schemes comprise the focus of this course: planning for apprenticeship, implementing core skills, and managing apprenticeship variables.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 44

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. Identify and describe the roles ad responsibilities of a carpenter apprentice.
2. Complete First Aid/CPR/AED and OSHA 10 training.
3. Demonstrate the safe use of hand and power tools, including Powder Actuated Tools.
4. Formulate strategies for addressing jobsite variables affecting insulators� work.
5. Demonstrate the Construction Master Pro and common knots used on the jobsite.
6. Correctly fabricate parts and assemble a sawhorse.
7. Match the appropriate tool(s) to perform a specific task.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

Course Contents

1. The roles ad responsibilities of a carpenter apprentice.
2. First Aid/CPR/AED and OSHA 10 training.
3. The safe use of hand and power tools, including Powder Actuated Tools.
4. Strategies for addressing jobsite variables affecting insulators� work.
5. The Construction Master Pro and common knots used on the jobsite.
6. Fabricate parts and assemble a sawhorse.
7. Appropriate tool(s) to perform a specific task.