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 Department:    APRCA

 Course #:    42

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    4

 CIP:    46.0201

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Develop the apprentice carpenters� ability to select and use proper means and methods to install building envelope components, specifically those requiring a certification credentials. Fundamentals of thermal, air, and moisture barriers, building envelope science, material handling and placement strategies, plan reading, and OSHA safety models will be taught. Three major conceptual schemes comprise the focus of this course: understanding building envelope science, implementing barrier assembly, and managing barrier systems.

 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 certified building envelope technician.
2. Successfully complete CBET certification exams.
3. Demonstrate the safe use of tools and equipment used by a CBET.
4. Describe the role of science in the development of building envelope systems.
5. Demonstrate techniques of installing building envelope materials and components.
6. Correctly install building envelope materials.
7. Identify building envelope components on drawings and in specifications.

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 certified building envelope technician.
2. CBET certification exams.
3. Safe use of tools and equipment used by a CBET.
4. Role of science in the development of building envelope systems.
5. Techniques of installing building envelope materials and components.
6. Building envelope materials.
7. Building envelope components on drawings and in specifications.