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 Department:    APRCA

 Course #:    43

 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 air and moisture barriers, specifically those requiring the use of fire-resistive caulk. Fundamentals of air barrier materials, techniques for sealing, application of fire-resistive caulks, material handling and placement strategies, plan reading, and OSHA safety models will be covered. Three major conceptual schemes comprise the focus of this course: planning for installation, implementing industry techniques, and managing incompatible materials.

 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 air leakage rate and list procedures for conducting tests.
2. Complete an installation of air barriers on fenestrations.
3. Demonstrate the safe use of tools and equipment used for air barrier installation.
4. Formulate strategies for addressing jobsite variables affecting air barrier installation, specifically liquid applied membranes.
5. Demonstrate the safe use of sprayer equipment while applying liquid barriers.
6. Correctly prepare and apply high density and low density spray foams.
7. Install building wrap and self adhesive flashing.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

Course Contents

1. Air leakage rate and list procedures for conducting tests.
2. Installation of air barriers on fenestrations.
3. Safe use of tools and equipment used for air barrier installation.
4. Strategies for addressing jobsite variables affecting air barrier installation, specifically liquid applied membranes.
5. Safe use of sprayer equipment while applying liquid barriers.
6. High density and low density spray foams.
7. Building wrap and self adhesive flashing.