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 Department:    APRCA

 Course #:    12

 Credits:    2

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    2

 CIP:    46.0201

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Develop the carpenter's ability to select and use proper means and methods pertaining to the installation of a building envelope. Fundamentals of Composite Framing Support (CFS), Composite Metal Cladding, material handling and placement strategies, plan reading, and OSHA safety models will be covered. Three major conceptual schemes comprise the focus of this course: understanding framing support and metal cladding systems, sequence of installation, and installation techniques.

 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. Describe Composite Framing Support (CFS) and Metal Cladding systems.
2. Identify connection details and corresponding connection hardware shown on detail drawings.
3. List the steps of installation in correct sequence, including methods for addressing issues with substrates that are out of tolerance.
4. Assemble CFS and metal cladding systems with in-fill insulation and metal cladding per the shop drawings, using techniques for safe and efficient installation learned in class.
5. Correctly select and install CFS and metal cladding materials.
6. Use print-reading skills to locate details and specifications and list referenced standards.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

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

Course Contents

1. Composite Framing Support (CFS) and Metal Cladding systems.
2. Connection details and corresponding connection hardware shown on detail drawings.
3. Steps of installation in correct sequence, including methods for addressing issues with substrates that are out of tolerance.
4. CFS and metal cladding systems with in-fill insulation and metal cladding per the shop drawings, using techniques for safe and efficient installation learned in class.
5. CFS and metal cladding materials.
6. Print-reading skills to locate details and specifications and list referenced standards.